Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Northern Europe in 2024 — 26.07%. Since 1995, the indicator has risen by 1.84 pp.
1995–2024 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Northern Europe
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.07 | +0.04 pp |
| 2023 | 26.03 | +0 pp |
| 2022 | 26.03 | +0.59 pp |
| 2021 | 25.44 | +1.38 pp |
| 2020 | 24.06 | −0.65 pp |
| 2019 | 24.71 | −0.16 pp |
| 2018 | 24.87 | −0.12 pp |
| 2017 | 24.99 | −0.11 pp |
| 2016 | 25.1 | +0.41 pp |
| 2015 | 24.69 | −0.4 pp |
| 2014 | 25.1 | −0.15 pp |
| 2013 | 25.25 | −0.13 pp |
| 2012 | 25.37 | −0.44 pp |
| 2011 | 25.81 | +0.39 pp |
| 2010 | 25.42 | +0.77 pp |
| 2009 | 24.64 | −1.83 pp |
| 2008 | 26.47 | −0.1 pp |
| 2007 | 26.57 | +0.17 pp |
| 2006 | 26.4 | +0.19 pp |
| 2005 | 26.22 | +0.54 pp |
| 2004 | 25.67 | +0.61 pp |
| 2003 | 25.06 | −0.32 pp |
| 2002 | 25.39 | −0.52 pp |
| 2001 | 25.91 | −0.81 pp |
| 2000 | 26.71 | +0.56 pp |
| 1999 | 26.16 | +0.37 pp |
| 1998 | 25.79 | +1.1 pp |
| 1997 | 24.69 | +0.31 pp |
| 1996 | 24.38 | +0.14 pp |
| 1995 | 24.23 | — |
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.