Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Melanesia in 2024 — 17.17%. Since 1990, the indicator has fallen by 3.67 pp.
1990–2024 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Melanesia
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.17 | +0.3 pp |
| 2023 | 16.87 | +1.37 pp |
| 2022 | 15.51 | +2.35 pp |
| 2021 | 13.16 | −0.05 pp |
| 2020 | 13.21 | −2.02 pp |
| 2019 | 15.23 | −0.53 pp |
| 2018 | 15.76 | +0.37 pp |
| 2017 | 15.38 | −0.02 pp |
| 2016 | 15.4 | −1.87 pp |
| 2015 | 17.27 | −1.9 pp |
| 2014 | 19.17 | −3.92 pp |
| 2013 | 23.09 | +0.24 pp |
| 2012 | 22.85 | +0.4 pp |
| 2011 | 22.45 | — |
| 1996 | 21.97 | +1.6 pp |
| 1995 | 20.37 | — |
| 1990 | 20.84 | — |
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.