Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Bahrain in 2020 — 2.82%. Ranked 135 in the world out of 137. Since 1990, the indicator has fallen by 1.74 pp.
1990–2020 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Bahrain
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.82 | −0.06 pp |
| 2019 | 2.88 | +1.79 pp |
| 2018 | 1.09 | +0.16 pp |
| 2017 | 0.94 | +0.13 pp |
| 2016 | 0.81 | −0.18 pp |
| 2015 | 0.99 | +0.2 pp |
| 2014 | 0.79 | −0.24 pp |
| 2013 | 1.03 | −0.11 pp |
| 2012 | 1.14 | +0.07 pp |
| 2011 | 1.07 | −0.06 pp |
| 2010 | 1.13 | −0.23 pp |
| 2009 | 1.36 | +0.13 pp |
| 2008 | 1.24 | +0.09 pp |
| 2007 | 1.15 | −0.02 pp |
| 2006 | 1.17 | +0 pp |
| 2005 | 1.16 | −3.05 pp |
| 2004 | 4.22 | +0.91 pp |
| 2003 | 3.31 | −0.27 pp |
| 2002 | 3.58 | −0.52 pp |
| 2001 | 4.1 | +0.37 pp |
| 2000 | 3.73 | −0.68 pp |
| 1999 | 4.41 | −0.57 pp |
| 1998 | 4.98 | +0.5 pp |
| 1997 | 4.48 | +0.05 pp |
| 1996 | 4.44 | +0.22 pp |
| 1995 | 4.22 | −0.33 pp |
| 1994 | 4.55 | −0.15 pp |
| 1993 | 4.7 | −0.04 pp |
| 1992 | 4.74 | +0.31 pp |
| 1991 | 4.43 | −0.13 pp |
| 1990 | 4.56 | — |
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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.
