Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Saudi Arabia in 2024 — 8.09%. Ranked 83 in the world out of 89. Since 2010, the indicator has risen by 5.56 pp.
2010–2024 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Saudi Arabia
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.09 | +0.29 pp |
| 2023 | 7.8 | +0.85 pp |
| 2022 | 6.95 | −1.65 pp |
| 2021 | 8.61 | +0.73 pp |
| 2020 | 7.88 | +1.27 pp |
| 2019 | 6.6 | −1.32 pp |
| 2018 | 7.92 | +4.77 pp |
| 2017 | 3.14 | −0.03 pp |
| 2016 | 3.17 | +0.03 pp |
| 2015 | 3.15 | +0.48 pp |
| 2014 | 2.66 | +0.01 pp |
| 2013 | 2.65 | +0.17 pp |
| 2012 | 2.48 | +0.18 pp |
| 2011 | 2.3 | −0.23 pp |
| 2010 | 2.53 | — |
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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.
