Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Lesotho in 2024 — 35.42%. Ranked 1 in the world out of 89. Since 1982, the indicator has risen by 6.43 pp.
1982–2024 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Lesotho
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.42 | −4.58 pp |
| 2023 | 40 | +9.56 pp |
| 2022 | 30.44 | −1.43 pp |
| 2021 | 31.87 | −4.12 pp |
| 2020 | 35.99 | +3.45 pp |
| 2019 | 32.54 | +0.73 pp |
| 2018 | 31.82 | −1.19 pp |
| 2017 | 33.01 | +3.72 pp |
| 2016 | 29.29 | −4.48 pp |
| 2015 | 33.77 | −2.56 pp |
| 2014 | 36.33 | +0.42 pp |
| 2013 | 35.91 | −2.18 pp |
| 2012 | 38.08 | +7.87 pp |
| 2011 | 30.21 | −0.09 pp |
| 2010 | 30.3 | −9.69 pp |
| 2009 | 39.99 | +1.73 pp |
| 2008 | 38.26 | −1.06 pp |
| 2007 | 39.31 | +5.39 pp |
| 2006 | 33.92 | +5.35 pp |
| 2005 | 28.57 | −0.39 pp |
| 2004 | 28.96 | +1.85 pp |
| 2003 | 27.11 | +2.92 pp |
| 2002 | 24.19 | −1.59 pp |
| 2001 | 25.78 | +2.84 pp |
| 2000 | 22.94 | −1.78 pp |
| 1999 | 24.72 | −0.36 pp |
| 1998 | 25.08 | −4.13 pp |
| 1997 | 29.21 | +2.25 pp |
| 1996 | 26.96 | −1.79 pp |
| 1995 | 28.75 | −1.12 pp |
| 1994 | 29.87 | +0.2 pp |
| 1993 | 29.67 | +1.37 pp |
| 1992 | 28.3 | +0.54 pp |
| 1991 | 27.76 | — |
| 1989 | 34.2 | +3.56 pp |
| 1988 | 30.64 | −1.27 pp |
| 1987 | 31.91 | +0.22 pp |
| 1986 | 31.7 | −3.88 pp |
| 1985 | 35.58 | −3.11 pp |
| 1984 | 38.69 | +3.73 pp |
| 1983 | 34.96 | +5.97 pp |
| 1982 | 28.99 | — |
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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.
