| Total revenue | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| million euros | ||||
1: Until 2016, the nuclear fuel tax was included, which was declared unconstitutional in 2017. ‑ Data partially corrected, provisional data for 2022. 2: According to the National Tax List (NTL) of the National Accounts. Posted at the time the tax arises instead of the time the cash tax receipts occured. 3: European Emissions Trading System. Proceeds from auctions between 1 May of one year and 30 April of the following year (legal deadline). 4: National Emissions Trading System.
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| Energy tax2 | 40,837 | 37,702 | 37,191 | 33,341 |
| Electricity tax2 | 6,697 | 6,569 | 6,730 | 6,813 |
| European emissions trading3 | 3,084 | 3,278 | 6,322 | 6,967 |
| National emissions trading4 | - | - | 7,659 | 8,672 |
| Contribution to German National Petroleum Stockpiling Agency | 289 | 237 | 251 | 260 |
| Motor vehicle tax | 9,372 | 9,526 | 9,546 | 9,499 |
| Air transportation tax2 | 1,167 | 349 | 539 | 1,168 |
| Total environmental tax revenues | 61,446 | 57,661 | 68,238 | 66,720 |
| Total tax revenue | 841,753 | 788,631 | 896,576 | 966,698 |
As at 21 June 2024