Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Palau in 2020 — 18.08%. Ranked 53 in the world out of 137. Since 2008, the indicator has risen by 1.55 pp.
2008–2020 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Palau
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18.08 | −0.28 pp |
| 2019 | 18.37 | −2.61 pp |
| 2018 | 20.98 | +1.35 pp |
| 2017 | 19.63 | +0.14 pp |
| 2016 | 19.49 | −0.48 pp |
| 2015 | 19.97 | +0.81 pp |
| 2014 | 19.16 | +0.84 pp |
| 2013 | 18.32 | +0.18 pp |
| 2012 | 18.14 | +0.36 pp |
| 2011 | 17.78 | +0.83 pp |
| 2010 | 16.95 | +1.03 pp |
| 2009 | 15.92 | −0.61 pp |
| 2008 | 16.53 | — |
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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.
