Tax revenue (% of GDP) in the Central African Republic in 2021 — 8.21%. Ranked 117 in the world out of 128. Since 2004, the indicator has risen by 1.99 pp.
2004–2021 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Central African Republic
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8.21 | −0.5 pp |
| 2020 | 8.71 | +0.39 pp |
| 2019 | 8.32 | −0.32 pp |
| 2018 | 8.64 | +1.56 pp |
| 2017 | 7.08 | +0.27 pp |
| 2016 | 6.81 | +1.36 pp |
| 2015 | 5.45 | +1.35 pp |
| 2014 | 4.1 | — |
| 2012 | 8.17 | +0.63 pp |
| 2011 | 7.54 | −0.87 pp |
| 2010 | 8.41 | +0.5 pp |
| 2009 | 7.91 | −0.38 pp |
| 2008 | 8.28 | — |
| 2004 | 6.21 | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
Cameroon
11.34
Angola
10.88
Gabon
9.49
Central African Republic
8.21
Democratic Republic of the Congo
7.87
Republic of the Congo
6.51
Equatorial Guinea
5.4
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.