Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Papua New Guinea in 2024 — 15.54%. Ranked 56 in the world out of 89. Since 1990, the indicator has fallen by 4.53 pp.
1990–2024 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Papua New Guinea
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.54 | −0.39 pp |
| 2023 | 15.93 | +1.16 pp |
| 2022 | 14.77 | +2.62 pp |
| 2021 | 12.15 | +0.27 pp |
| 2020 | 11.88 | −1.14 pp |
| 2019 | 13.02 | −0.17 pp |
| 2018 | 13.19 | +0.59 pp |
| 2017 | 12.61 | −0.34 pp |
| 2016 | 12.95 | −2.28 pp |
| 2015 | 15.23 | −2.68 pp |
| 2014 | 17.91 | — |
| 2002 | 21.01 | −3.68 pp |
| 2001 | 24.7 | +5.72 pp |
| 2000 | 18.98 | −2.81 pp |
| 1999 | 21.79 | +1.31 pp |
| 1998 | 20.48 | −3.24 pp |
| 1997 | 23.72 | +1.26 pp |
| 1996 | 22.46 | +2.74 pp |
| 1995 | 19.73 | −0.87 pp |
| 1994 | 20.6 | +0.73 pp |
| 1993 | 19.86 | +1.58 pp |
| 1992 | 18.28 | +0.55 pp |
| 1991 | 17.73 | −2.34 pp |
| 1990 | 20.07 | — |
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.
