Looking at national tax revenues as a share of the gross domestic product (GDP) in *** countries and territories worldwide, Denmark had the highest revenue as a share of its national GDP, with almost **** of its GDP coming from taxes. In Equatorial Guinea, on the other, on the other hand, only *** percent of the national GDP came from taxes.

Key information about US Tax revenue: % of GDP

• United States Tax revenue: % of GDP was reported at 16.5 % in Dec 2024.
• This records an increase from the previous number of 16.1 % for Dec 2023.
• US Tax revenue: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 18.0 % from Dec 1968 to 2024, with 57 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 19.5 % in 2000 and a record low of 13.7 % in 2009.
• US Tax revenue: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Tax Revenue: % of Nominal GDP: Annual.

CEIC calculates annual Tax Revenue as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Tax Revenue and annual Nominal GDP. Tax Revenue is calculated as the sum of Individual Income Taxes, Corporation Income Taxes, Social Insurance Taxes, Excise Tax, Estate and Gift Taxes and Customs Duties. The Bureau of the Fiscal Service provides Tax Revenue in USD. The Bureau of Economic Analysis provides Nominal GDP in USD.

The average for 2022 based on 110 countries was 17.45 percent. The highest value was in Norway: 31.34 percent and the lowest value was in the United Arab Emirates: 0.58 percent. The indicator is available from 1972 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Key information about EU Tax revenue: % of GDP

• European Union Tax revenue: % of GDP was reported at 25.8 % in Dec 2023.
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 26.5 % for Dec 2022.
• EU Tax revenue: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 25.9 % from Dec 1995 to 2023, with 29 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 26.7 % in 2021 and a record low of 24.4 % in 1995.
• EU Tax revenue: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Tax Revenue: % of Nominal GDP: Annual.

CEIC calculates annual Tax Revenue as % of Nominal GDP from annual Tax Revenue and quarterly Nominal GDP. Tax Revenue is calculated as the sum of Production and Import Tax and Current Taxes on Income Wealth and Etc. Eurostat provides Tax Revenue in EUR and Nominal GDP in EUR. European Union stands for EU27 excluding UK.

Key information about Taiwan Tax revenue: % of GDP

• Taiwan Tax revenue: % of GDP was reported at 20.2 % in Sep 2025.
• This records an increase from the previous number of 12.6 % for Jun 2025.
• Taiwan Tax revenue: % of GDP data is updated quarterly, averaging 16.4 % from Mar 1975 to Sep 2025, with 203 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 27.9 % in Jun 2023 and a record low of 7.5 % in Mar 2009.
• Taiwan Tax revenue: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Tax Revenue: % of Nominal GDP: Quarterly.

CEIC calculates quarterly Tax Revenue as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Tax Revenue and quarterly Nominal GDP. The Ministry of Finance provides Tax Revenue in local currency. The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan provides Nominal GDP in local currency.

In 2022, tax revenues in Brazil represented 33.3 percent of its GDP. This made it the country with the largest volume of taxes in relation to gross domestic product in Latin America and the Caribbean. In Barbados and Argentina, tax revenue was equal to approximately one third of GDP. Guyana, on the other hand, was the nation with the lowest share of tax to GDP, at only 10.6 percent, almost eleven percentage points below the regional average, 21.5 percent.

Between 2010 and 2024, France constantly had the highest total government revenue of the G7 countries in terms of share of gross domestic product (GDP). In 2024, its total income amounted to an estimated ** percent of its GDP. It was also the G7 country with the highest government spending over the same period. On the other hand, the United States had the lowest government income that year at ** percent of its GDP.

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Key information about Brazil Tax revenue: % of GDP

• Brazil Tax revenue: % of GDP was reported at 15.7 % in Sep 2025.
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 17.0 % for Jun 2025.
• Brazil Tax revenue: % of GDP data is updated quarterly, averaging 15.7 % from Sep 1994 to Sep 2025, with 125 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 18.2 % in Mar 2022 and a record low of 8.6 % in Sep 1996.
• Brazil Tax revenue: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Tax Revenue: % of Nominal GDP: Quarterly.

CEIC calculates quarterly Tax Revenue as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Tax Revenue and monthly Nominal GDP. Special Secretariat of the Federal Revenue of Brazil provides Tax Revenue in local currency and Nominal GDP in local currency based on SNA 2010.

Key information about Greece Tax revenue: % of GDP

• Greece Tax revenue: % of GDP was reported at 29.6 % in Jun 2025.
• This records an increase from the previous number of 25.4 % for Mar 2025.
• Greece Tax revenue: % of GDP data is updated quarterly, averaging 22.1 % from Mar 1999 to Jun 2025, with 106 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 32.9 % in Dec 2020 and a record low of 18.3 % in Mar 2004.
• Greece Tax revenue: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Tax Revenue: % of Nominal GDP: Quarterly.

CEIC calculates quarterly Tax Revenue as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly Tax Revenue and quarterly Nominal GDP. Tax Revenue is calculated as Taxes on Production and Imports, Current Taxes on Income and Wealth and Capital Taxes. Hellenic Statistical Authority provides Tax Revenue in EUR and Nominal GDP in EUR.

This horizontal bar chart displays tax revenue (% of GDP) by country using the aggregation average, weighted by gdp. The data is about countries.

In 2022, tax revenues accounted for 29.6 percent of Argentina's gross domestic product, a slight increase from 29.1 percent a year earlier. The country has one of the highest tax revenues as share of GDP in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Governments around the world rely on tax revenues as a primary means to sustainably finance their operations, including providing infrastructure, public services, and paying for their employees. However, the extent to which countries collect taxes varies significantly, as illustrated by data from the United Nations showing government tax revenues as a share of gross domestic product (GDP).

In many European nations, tax revenues represent over a third of GDP, with countries like France and Denmark reaching levels as high as about half. These figures underscore the significant role of taxation in funding public expenditures in these countries.

Conversely, in most other parts of the world, tax revenues constitute a smaller portion of GDP. In some countries, taxes make up only a few percent of GDP, reflecting lower levels of government intervention in the economy or differing tax structures.

It's essential to recognize that variations in tax revenues are not solely attributable to differences in the capacity to collect taxes. While some variations may indeed reflect disparities in administrative capabilities or enforcement mechanisms, others stem from deliberate policy choices and political preferences regarding the level of taxation.

Moreover, reliance on alternative revenue sources, such as revenues from natural resources or foreign aid, can introduce volatility and uncertainty into a government's fiscal position. Therefore, the ability to effectively collect taxes remains crucial for ensuring stability and predictability in financing government activities.

Taxation also serves broader economic and social objectives beyond revenue generation. For instance, progressive taxation can contribute to reducing income inequality by redistributing wealth and funding social welfare programs. Conversely, lower tax rates may stimulate economic growth by incentivizing investment and consumption.

However, the optimal level and structure of taxation are subjects of ongoing debate and vary depending on economic conditions, societal preferences, and political ideologies. Governments must strike a balance between raising sufficient revenue to finance public expenditures and minimizing distortions and inefficiencies caused by taxation.

Furthermore, tax policies should be designed with consideration for their potential impact on economic behavior, investment decisions, and international competitiveness. International cooperation and coordination are also essential, particularly in addressing issues such as tax evasion, avoidance, and base erosion in an increasingly interconnected global economy.

In conclusion, while countries differ significantly in the extent to which they collect taxes, taxation remains a fundamental tool for financing government activities and achieving broader economic and social objectives. Effective tax policies must strike a balance between revenue generation, economic efficiency, equity, and international competitiveness to ensure sustainable fiscal outcomes and support inclusive growth and development.

This scatter chart displays GDP (current US$) against tax revenue (% of GDP). The data is about countries.

Key information about Iran Tax revenue: % of GDP

• Iran Tax revenue: % of GDP was reported at 4.2 % in Dec 2022.
• This records an increase from the previous number of 3.8 % for Dec 2021.
• Iran Tax revenue: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 6.6 % from Dec 1996 to 2022, with 27 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 8.5 % in 1999 and a record low of 3.8 % in 2021.
• Iran Tax revenue: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Tax Revenue: % of Nominal GDP: Annual.

CEIC shifts year-end for annual Tax Revenue as % of Nominal GDP and calculates it from annual Tax Revenue and annual Nominal GDP. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance provides Tax Revenue in local currency. The Statistical Center of Iran provides Nominal GDP in local currency based on SNA 2008. Nominal GDP prior to 2006 is based on SNA 1993 and sourced from the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Tax Revenue as % of GDP is reported in annual frequency, ending in March of each year.

This dataset provides values for TAX REVENUE PERCENT OF GDP WB DATA.HTML reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Internationally comparable tax revenue data from countries included in Global Revenue Statistics, presented as a percentage of GDP and as a share of total tax revenue, as well as in national currency and US dollars. Tax revenues are harmonised according to the OECD classification of taxes.

Related topics: Tax-to-GDP, Taxation, Tax structure, Tax mix, Regional average – change for each region, Domestic resource mobilisation, Public finance, Income tax, Social security contributions, Goods and services, Value added tax, VAT, Excise, Customs, Property tax.

This scatter chart displays tax revenue (% of GDP) against GDP (current US$) in Oceania. The data is about countries per year.

Tax revenue generated by Cuba represented 37.5 percent of its GDP in 2020. This share has been on an upward trend since 2014, with the exception of 2020. Cuba is the Latin American country with the largest share of tax revenue in relation to GPD.

Key information about Russia Tax revenue: % of GDP

• Russia Tax revenue: % of GDP was reported at 19.8 % in Jun 2025.
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 22.3 % for Mar 2025.
• Russia Tax revenue: % of GDP data is updated quarterly, averaging 15.6 % from Mar 1996 to Jun 2025, with 118 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 29.6 % in Dec 1997 and a record low of 14.5 % in Sep 2013.
• Russia Tax revenue: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Tax Revenue: % of Nominal GDP: Quarterly.

CEIC calculates annual Tax Revenue as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Tax Revenue and quarterly Nominal GDP. The Federal Tax Service of Russia provides year-to-date Tax Revenue in local currency. Federal State Statistics Service provides Nominal GDP in local currency based on SNA 2008. Nominal GDP prior to Q1 2011 is based on SNA 1993.