Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Greece in 2024 — 27.38%. Ranked 7 in the world out of 89. Since 1972, the indicator has risen by 14.3 pp.
1972–2024 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Greece
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.38 | +0.89 pp |
| 2023 | 26.49 | −1.03 pp |
| 2022 | 27.52 | +2.22 pp |
| 2021 | 25.3 | +0.33 pp |
| 2020 | 24.96 | −0.97 pp |
| 2019 | 25.93 | −1.18 pp |
| 2018 | 27.11 | +0.37 pp |
| 2017 | 26.74 | −0.29 pp |
| 2016 | 27.03 | +1.64 pp |
| 2015 | 25.4 | −0 pp |
| 2014 | 25.4 | +0.67 pp |
| 2013 | 24.73 | −0.22 pp |
| 2012 | 24.95 | +2.5 pp |
| 2011 | 22.46 | +2.02 pp |
| 2010 | 20.43 | +0.39 pp |
| 2009 | 20.05 | −0.44 pp |
| 2008 | 20.49 | −0.05 pp |
| 2007 | 20.54 | +0.23 pp |
| 2006 | 20.31 | −0.48 pp |
| 2005 | 20.79 | +1.17 pp |
| 2004 | 19.62 | −0.63 pp |
| 2003 | 20.25 | −1.62 pp |
| 2002 | 21.88 | +0.26 pp |
| 2001 | 21.61 | −1.7 pp |
| 2000 | 23.31 | +1.02 pp |
| 1999 | 22.29 | +1.05 pp |
| 1998 | 21.24 | +1.1 pp |
| 1997 | 20.14 | +1.06 pp |
| 1996 | 19.08 | +0.23 pp |
| 1995 | 18.84 | — |
| 1990 | 15.33 | +2.15 pp |
| 1989 | 13.18 | −2.13 pp |
| 1988 | 15.31 | −1.28 pp |
| 1987 | 16.59 | +0.77 pp |
| 1986 | 15.81 | +1.81 pp |
| 1985 | 14.01 | −0.16 pp |
| 1984 | 14.17 | −1.65 pp |
| 1983 | 15.82 | +0.67 pp |
| 1982 | 15.15 | +2.65 pp |
| 1981 | 12.5 | −1.47 pp |
| 1980 | 13.97 | −0.13 pp |
| 1979 | 14.09 | −0.4 pp |
| 1978 | 14.49 | +0.33 pp |
| 1977 | 14.16 | −0.14 pp |
| 1976 | 14.3 | +1.42 pp |
| 1975 | 12.88 | +0.07 pp |
| 1974 | 12.81 | +0.15 pp |
| 1973 | 12.66 | −0.42 pp |
| 1972 | 13.08 | — |
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.
