Tax revenue (% of GDP) in New Zealand in 2024 — 29.52%. Ranked 4 in the world out of 89. Since 1972, the indicator has risen by 5.05 pp.
1972–2024 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: New Zealand
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.52 | +1.46 pp |
| 2023 | 28.06 | −1.17 pp |
| 2022 | 29.23 | +0.22 pp |
| 2021 | 29.01 | +1.73 pp |
| 2020 | 27.28 | −0.99 pp |
| 2019 | 28.27 | +0.77 pp |
| 2018 | 27.5 | +0.17 pp |
| 2017 | 27.33 | +0.07 pp |
| 2016 | 27.27 | −0.14 pp |
| 2015 | 27.41 | +0.57 pp |
| 2014 | 26.84 | +0.13 pp |
| 2013 | 26.71 | −0.15 pp |
| 2012 | 26.86 | +1.22 pp |
| 2011 | 25.64 | −0.44 pp |
| 2010 | 26.09 | −3.53 pp |
| 2009 | 29.61 | −1.84 pp |
| 2008 | 31.45 | +1.34 pp |
| 2007 | 30.11 | −1.88 pp |
| 2006 | 31.99 | +1.67 pp |
| 2005 | 30.31 | +1.05 pp |
| 2004 | 29.26 | +0.01 pp |
| 2003 | 29.25 | +1.04 pp |
| 2002 | 28.21 | −0.35 pp |
| 2001 | 28.56 | — |
| 1988 | 32.7 | −0.55 pp |
| 1987 | 33.25 | +3.06 pp |
| 1986 | 30.18 | +0.49 pp |
| 1985 | 29.69 | +1.04 pp |
| 1984 | 28.66 | +0.35 pp |
| 1983 | 28.31 | −2.2 pp |
| 1982 | 30.51 | +0.45 pp |
| 1981 | 30.05 | +0.73 pp |
| 1980 | 29.32 | +0.17 pp |
| 1979 | 29.16 | +0.94 pp |
| 1978 | 28.21 | −1.39 pp |
| 1977 | 29.6 | +2.05 pp |
| 1976 | 27.56 | −0.42 pp |
| 1975 | 27.98 | −0.38 pp |
| 1974 | 28.36 | +2.31 pp |
| 1973 | 26.05 | +1.59 pp |
| 1972 | 24.47 | — |
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.
