Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Eswatini in 2021 — 24.35%. Ranked 16 in the world out of 128. Since 1999, the indicator has fallen by 0.71 pp.
1999–2021 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Eswatini
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24.35 | −2.74 pp |
| 2020 | 27.09 | +2.56 pp |
| 2019 | 24.53 | +0.2 pp |
| 2018 | 24.33 | −2.01 pp |
| 2017 | 26.34 | +2.43 pp |
| 2016 | 23.91 | −3.52 pp |
| 2015 | 27.43 | −2.34 pp |
| 2014 | 29.77 | — |
| 2012 | 29.06 | +12.41 pp |
| 2011 | 16.64 | +0.36 pp |
| 2010 | 16.29 | −9.38 pp |
| 2009 | 25.67 | −4.68 pp |
| 2008 | 30.35 | +2.44 pp |
| 2007 | 27.91 | −3.8 pp |
| 2006 | 31.71 | +9.11 pp |
| 2005 | 22.59 | −0.13 pp |
| 2004 | 22.73 | +4.16 pp |
| 2003 | 18.57 | +1.03 pp |
| 2002 | 17.54 | −0.67 pp |
| 2001 | 18.21 | −0.36 pp |
| 2000 | 18.57 | −6.49 pp |
| 1999 | 25.06 | — |
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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.
