Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Kuwait in 1998 — 1.49%. Ranked 93 in the world out of 94. Since 1972, the indicator has fallen by 35.94 pp.
1972–1998 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Kuwait
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1.49 | +0.32 pp |
| 1997 | 1.17 | +0.21 pp |
| 1996 | 0.97 | −0.18 pp |
| 1995 | 1.15 | −0.28 pp |
| 1994 | 1.42 | +0.33 pp |
| 1993 | 1.09 | +1.01 pp |
| 1992 | 0.09 | −0.17 pp |
| 1991 | 0.26 | −1.29 pp |
| 1990 | 1.55 | +0.37 pp |
| 1989 | 1.18 | −0.05 pp |
| 1988 | 1.23 | −0.04 pp |
| 1987 | 1.27 | −0.83 pp |
| 1986 | 2.1 | +0.16 pp |
| 1985 | 1.94 | −1.19 pp |
| 1984 | 3.13 | −0.11 pp |
| 1983 | 3.24 | −0.21 pp |
| 1982 | 3.44 | −0.29 pp |
| 1981 | 3.74 | +1.04 pp |
| 1980 | 2.7 | +0.52 pp |
| 1979 | 2.18 | −5.42 pp |
| 1978 | 7.6 | +2.98 pp |
| 1977 | 4.62 | — |
| 1974 | 32.68 | −4.54 pp |
| 1973 | 37.22 | −0.21 pp |
| 1972 | 37.43 | — |
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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.
