Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Malaysia in 2024 — 12.43%. Ranked 71 in the world out of 89. Since 1996, the indicator has fallen by 6.95 pp.
1996–2024 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Malaysia
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.43 | −0.13 pp |
| 2023 | 12.56 | +0.93 pp |
| 2022 | 11.63 | +0.41 pp |
| 2021 | 11.22 | +0.33 pp |
| 2020 | 10.88 | −1.05 pp |
| 2019 | 11.94 | −0.09 pp |
| 2018 | 12.02 | −0.92 pp |
| 2017 | 12.95 | −0.6 pp |
| 2016 | 13.55 | −0.51 pp |
| 2015 | 14.06 | −0.78 pp |
| 2014 | 14.84 | −0.47 pp |
| 2013 | 15.31 | −0.3 pp |
| 2012 | 15.61 | +0.82 pp |
| 2011 | 14.79 | +1.46 pp |
| 2010 | 13.33 | −1.61 pp |
| 2009 | 14.94 | +0.28 pp |
| 2008 | 14.66 | +0.36 pp |
| 2007 | 14.3 | −0.21 pp |
| 2006 | 14.52 | −0.31 pp |
| 2005 | 14.83 | −0.37 pp |
| 2004 | 15.2 | −0.3 pp |
| 2003 | 15.5 | −1.95 pp |
| 2002 | 17.45 | −0.35 pp |
| 2001 | 17.79 | +4.13 pp |
| 2000 | 13.67 | −0.43 pp |
| 1999 | 14.09 | −2.64 pp |
| 1998 | 16.73 | −3.02 pp |
| 1997 | 19.75 | +0.38 pp |
| 1996 | 19.38 | — |
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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.
