Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Nauru in 2024 — 21.42%. Ranked 31 in the world out of 89. Since 2014, the indicator has risen by 1.39 pp.
2014–2024 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Nauru
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.42 | −10.68 pp |
| 2023 | 32.1 | −3.11 pp |
| 2022 | 35.2 | −11.85 pp |
| 2021 | 47.05 | +2.7 pp |
| 2020 | 44.35 | +10.2 pp |
| 2019 | 34.15 | +5.3 pp |
| 2018 | 28.84 | +6.29 pp |
| 2017 | 22.55 | −2.69 pp |
| 2016 | 25.24 | +8.27 pp |
| 2015 | 16.98 | −3.05 pp |
| 2014 | 20.03 | — |
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.
Public Finance Government debtGross general government debt as a percent of GDP.
