Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Belgium in 2024 — 22.96%. Ranked 22 in the world out of 89. Since 1995, the indicator has fallen by 2.66 pp.
1995–2024 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Belgium
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.96 | +0.48 pp |
| 2023 | 22.48 | −0.19 pp |
| 2022 | 22.67 | −0.38 pp |
| 2021 | 23.05 | +1.35 pp |
| 2020 | 21.7 | −0.77 pp |
| 2019 | 22.47 | −1.49 pp |
| 2018 | 23.96 | +0.48 pp |
| 2017 | 23.48 | +0.58 pp |
| 2016 | 22.9 | −1.51 pp |
| 2015 | 24.41 | −1.59 pp |
| 2014 | 26 | −0.07 pp |
| 2013 | 26.08 | +0.37 pp |
| 2012 | 25.71 | +0.95 pp |
| 2011 | 24.76 | +0.29 pp |
| 2010 | 24.46 | +0.77 pp |
| 2009 | 23.7 | −1.56 pp |
| 2008 | 25.25 | +0.47 pp |
| 2007 | 24.79 | −0.5 pp |
| 2006 | 25.29 | −0.18 pp |
| 2005 | 25.47 | −0.07 pp |
| 2004 | 25.54 | +0.46 pp |
| 2003 | 25.08 | −0.64 pp |
| 2002 | 25.71 | −1.07 pp |
| 2001 | 26.79 | −0.49 pp |
| 2000 | 27.27 | +0.27 pp |
| 1999 | 27.01 | −0.15 pp |
| 1998 | 27.16 | +0.6 pp |
| 1997 | 26.57 | +0.54 pp |
| 1996 | 26.03 | +0.41 pp |
| 1995 | 25.62 | — |
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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.
