Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Malta in 2024 — 24.08%. Ranked 17 in the world out of 89. Since 1972, the indicator has risen by 2.91 pp.
1972–2024 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Malta
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.08 | +2.63 pp |
| 2023 | 21.45 | −1.53 pp |
| 2022 | 22.98 | +0.56 pp |
| 2021 | 22.42 | −0.07 pp |
| 2020 | 22.49 | −2.61 pp |
| 2019 | 25.1 | −0.32 pp |
| 2018 | 25.43 | −0.58 pp |
| 2017 | 26.01 | −0.24 pp |
| 2016 | 26.25 | +1.93 pp |
| 2015 | 24.32 | −1.25 pp |
| 2014 | 25.58 | +0.43 pp |
| 2013 | 25.14 | −0.15 pp |
| 2012 | 25.3 | −0.12 pp |
| 2011 | 25.41 | +0.27 pp |
| 2010 | 25.14 | −0.76 pp |
| 2009 | 25.9 | +0.23 pp |
| 2008 | 25.66 | −1.22 pp |
| 2007 | 26.89 | +1.05 pp |
| 2006 | 25.83 | +0.49 pp |
| 2005 | 25.34 | +1.8 pp |
| 2004 | 23.54 | +0.2 pp |
| 2003 | 23.34 | +0.2 pp |
| 2002 | 23.15 | +0.97 pp |
| 2001 | 22.17 | +1.14 pp |
| 2000 | 21.03 | +0.52 pp |
| 1999 | 20.51 | +2.17 pp |
| 1998 | 18.34 | −1.71 pp |
| 1997 | 20.05 | +1.84 pp |
| 1996 | 18.21 | −2.14 pp |
| 1995 | 20.35 | +2.18 pp |
| 1994 | 18.17 | −1.27 pp |
| 1993 | 19.43 | +0.47 pp |
| 1992 | 18.96 | +0.48 pp |
| 1991 | 18.48 | +0.26 pp |
| 1990 | 18.22 | +0.32 pp |
| 1989 | 17.9 | +0.3 pp |
| 1988 | 17.6 | +1.05 pp |
| 1987 | 16.55 | −0.63 pp |
| 1986 | 17.18 | −0.5 pp |
| 1985 | 17.68 | +0.84 pp |
| 1984 | 16.84 | −1.02 pp |
| 1983 | 17.86 | −0.65 pp |
| 1982 | 18.51 | −0.72 pp |
| 1981 | 19.23 | −0.46 pp |
| 1980 | 19.69 | — |
| 1978 | 19.16 | +0.8 pp |
| 1977 | 18.35 | +0.62 pp |
| 1976 | 17.73 | −1.14 pp |
| 1975 | 18.87 | −1.79 pp |
| 1974 | 20.67 | −1.35 pp |
| 1973 | 22.01 | +0.84 pp |
| 1972 | 21.17 | — |
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.
