Tax revenue (% of GDP) in the Bahamas in 2024 — 17.28%. Ranked 51 in the world out of 89. Since 1990, the indicator has risen by 3.42 pp.
1990–2024 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Bahamas
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.28 | +1.08 pp |
| 2023 | 16.2 | +0.67 pp |
| 2022 | 15.53 | +2.14 pp |
| 2021 | 13.39 | −4.54 pp |
| 2020 | 17.93 | +1.37 pp |
| 2019 | 16.56 | +2.24 pp |
| 2018 | 14.32 | −0.47 pp |
| 2017 | 14.79 | +0.66 pp |
| 2016 | 14.13 | +1.43 pp |
| 2015 | 12.7 | +1.41 pp |
| 2014 | 11.29 | −0.48 pp |
| 2013 | 11.77 | −0.27 pp |
| 2012 | 12.04 | −0.97 pp |
| 2011 | 13.01 | +2.25 pp |
| 2010 | 10.76 | −0.49 pp |
| 2009 | 11.25 | −0.87 pp |
| 2008 | 12.12 | +0.76 pp |
| 2007 | 11.36 | +0.11 pp |
| 2006 | 11.25 | +1.25 pp |
| 2005 | 10 | +0.57 pp |
| 2004 | 9.43 | +0.14 pp |
| 2003 | 9.29 | +0.29 pp |
| 2002 | 9 | −0.86 pp |
| 2001 | 9.86 | −0.82 pp |
| 2000 | 10.68 | +0.36 pp |
| 1999 | 10.32 | +0.35 pp |
| 1998 | 9.97 | −0.42 pp |
| 1997 | 10.4 | −6.65 pp |
| 1996 | 17.05 | −0.3 pp |
| 1995 | 17.35 | +0.63 pp |
| 1994 | 16.72 | +1.32 pp |
| 1993 | 15.39 | −0.04 pp |
| 1992 | 15.43 | +1.79 pp |
| 1991 | 13.64 | −0.22 pp |
| 1990 | 13.86 | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
Bahamas
17.28
Dominican Republic
14.7
Central government tax revenue as a percent of GDP, excluding compulsory social contributions and revenue from fines and penalties. A level of 15% of GDP is considered the minimum threshold at which a state is able to provide basic services and infrastructure.
Important: Only the central budget is counted — in federal states the overall tax burden is substantially higher.
Source: World Development Indicators (World Bank), license CC BY 4.0.
How much the state collects in a year — all revenue except foreign grants.
Public Finance Government expenseHow much the state spends in a year — including wages, pensions, benefits and interest on debt.
Economy Government consumption (% of GDP)The share of GDP taken by government final consumption spending.
Public Finance Government debtGross general government debt as a percent of GDP.