Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Eastern Africa in 2021 — 11.14%. Since 2015, the indicator has fallen by 1.13 pp.
2015–2021 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Eastern Africa
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11.14 | −0.44 pp |
| 2020 | 11.58 | −0.76 pp |
| 2019 | 12.34 | +0.52 pp |
| 2018 | 11.82 | +0.4 pp |
| 2017 | 11.42 | −1.04 pp |
| 2016 | 12.46 | +0.19 pp |
| 2015 | 12.28 | — |
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.