Tax revenue (% of GDP) in El Salvador in 2024 — 21.8%. Ranked 30 in the world out of 89. Since 1998, the indicator has risen by 11.92 pp.
1998–2024 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: El Salvador
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.8 | +0.91 pp |
| 2023 | 20.88 | −0.28 pp |
| 2022 | 21.16 | +1.47 pp |
| 2021 | 19.69 | +1.3 pp |
| 2020 | 18.39 | +0.31 pp |
| 2019 | 18.08 | −0.05 pp |
| 2018 | 18.13 | +0.38 pp |
| 2017 | 17.75 | +0.4 pp |
| 2016 | 17.35 | +0.6 pp |
| 2015 | 16.75 | +0.04 pp |
| 2014 | 16.71 | −0.35 pp |
| 2013 | 17.05 | +0.87 pp |
| 2012 | 16.18 | +0.84 pp |
| 2011 | 15.34 | −0.47 pp |
| 2010 | 15.81 | +0.84 pp |
| 2009 | 14.98 | −2.08 pp |
| 2008 | 17.06 | +0.32 pp |
| 2007 | 16.74 | +1.07 pp |
| 2006 | 15.67 | +1.16 pp |
| 2005 | 14.51 | +1.86 pp |
| 2004 | 12.65 | −0.02 pp |
| 2003 | 12.68 | +0.58 pp |
| 2002 | 12.1 | −1.21 pp |
| 2001 | 13.31 | +2.7 pp |
| 2000 | 10.61 | +0.17 pp |
| 1999 | 10.43 | +0.55 pp |
| 1998 | 9.88 | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
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.
