Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Central America in 2024 — 14.45%. Since 1990, the indicator has risen by 2.66 pp.
1990–2024 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Central America
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.45 | +0.46 pp |
| 2023 | 14 | +0.67 pp |
| 2022 | 13.33 | +0.07 pp |
| 2021 | 13.26 | −0.23 pp |
| 2020 | 13.49 | +0.85 pp |
| 2019 | 12.64 | +0.04 pp |
| 2018 | 12.61 | −0.01 pp |
| 2017 | 12.61 | −0.38 pp |
| 2016 | 12.99 | +0.61 pp |
| 2015 | 12.38 | +1.81 pp |
| 2014 | 10.57 | +0.3 pp |
| 2013 | 10.27 | +0.5 pp |
| 2012 | 9.77 | −0.21 pp |
| 2011 | 9.98 | −0.03 pp |
| 2010 | 10 | +0.4 pp |
| 2009 | 9.6 | −0.38 pp |
| 2008 | 9.98 | −4.47 pp |
| 2007 | 14.46 | +0.68 pp |
| 2006 | 13.78 | +0.65 pp |
| 2005 | 13.13 | +0.36 pp |
| 2004 | 12.77 | +0.03 pp |
| 2003 | 12.74 | +0.38 pp |
| 2002 | 12.36 | +0.16 pp |
| 2001 | 12.2 | +2.94 pp |
| 2000 | 9.26 | +0.86 pp |
| 1999 | 8.41 | +0.46 pp |
| 1998 | 7.95 | −0.76 pp |
| 1997 | 8.71 | +0.26 pp |
| 1996 | 8.45 | +0.29 pp |
| 1995 | 8.17 | +0.02 pp |
| 1994 | 8.14 | −0.51 pp |
| 1993 | 8.65 | −2.91 pp |
| 1992 | 11.57 | +0.08 pp |
| 1991 | 11.49 | −0.31 pp |
| 1990 | 11.8 | — |
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.