Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Samoa in 2023 — 23.96%. Ranked 16 in the world out of 111. Since 2012, the indicator has risen by 3.42 pp.
2012–2023 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Samoa
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23.96 | −0.06 pp |
| 2022 | 24.02 | −0.55 pp |
| 2021 | 24.57 | +0.15 pp |
| 2020 | 24.42 | +0.03 pp |
| 2019 | 24.39 | +0.51 pp |
| 2018 | 23.88 | +0.4 pp |
| 2017 | 23.48 | +0.51 pp |
| 2016 | 22.97 | +0.43 pp |
| 2015 | 22.54 | −1.14 pp |
| 2014 | 23.68 | +0.99 pp |
| 2013 | 22.69 | +2.16 pp |
| 2012 | 20.54 | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
Samoa
23.96
Tonga
20.45
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.