Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Botswana in 2023 — 22.42%. Ranked 26 in the world out of 111. Since 1990, the indicator has fallen by 5.08 pp.
1990–2023 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Botswana
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22.42 | +2.77 pp |
| 2022 | 19.65 | −2.58 pp |
| 2021 | 22.23 | −0.04 pp |
| 2020 | 22.27 | +1.18 pp |
| 2019 | 21.1 | −0.64 pp |
| 2018 | 21.74 | −2.19 pp |
| 2017 | 23.93 | +2.3 pp |
| 2016 | 21.63 | −4.68 pp |
| 2015 | 26.31 | −0.78 pp |
| 2014 | 27.09 | +0.35 pp |
| 2013 | 26.74 | −1.3 pp |
| 2012 | 28.04 | +3.99 pp |
| 2011 | 24.05 | +0.16 pp |
| 2010 | 23.88 | −3.8 pp |
| 2009 | 27.69 | −0.23 pp |
| 2008 | 27.92 | +1.3 pp |
| 2007 | 26.62 | −0.91 pp |
| 2006 | 27.53 | — |
| 1996 | 14.94 | −1.83 pp |
| 1995 | 16.77 | −3.15 pp |
| 1994 | 19.92 | −3.77 pp |
| 1993 | 23.68 | −4.16 pp |
| 1992 | 27.85 | +2.29 pp |
| 1991 | 25.56 | −1.94 pp |
| 1990 | 27.5 | — |
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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.
