Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Southern Africa in 2024 — 26.19%. Since 1990, the indicator has risen by 4.79 pp.
1990–2024 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Southern Africa
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.19 | +0.64 pp |
| 2023 | 25.55 | −0.23 pp |
| 2022 | 25.78 | −0.09 pp |
| 2021 | 25.87 | +2.3 pp |
| 2020 | 23.57 | −1.36 pp |
| 2019 | 24.92 | −0.01 pp |
| 2018 | 24.93 | −0.07 pp |
| 2017 | 25 | +0.15 pp |
| 2016 | 24.86 | −0.57 pp |
| 2015 | 25.42 | +0.46 pp |
| 2014 | 24.96 | +0.71 pp |
| 2013 | 24.25 | +0.36 pp |
| 2012 | 23.89 | +0.83 pp |
| 2011 | 23.06 | +0.44 pp |
| 2010 | 22.61 | +0.25 pp |
| 2009 | 22.37 | −2.33 pp |
| 2008 | 24.7 | −0.4 pp |
| 2007 | 25.1 | +0.39 pp |
| 2006 | 24.71 | +1.65 pp |
| 2005 | 23.07 | +1.25 pp |
| 2004 | 21.81 | +1.24 pp |
| 2003 | 20.57 | −0.37 pp |
| 2002 | 20.94 | −0.86 pp |
| 2001 | 21.8 | +0.68 pp |
| 2000 | 21.12 | −0.84 pp |
| 1999 | 21.96 | −0.11 pp |
| 1998 | 22.07 | +0.65 pp |
| 1997 | 21.42 | +0.51 pp |
| 1996 | 20.92 | +0.56 pp |
| 1995 | 20.35 | +0.58 pp |
| 1994 | 19.77 | −0.39 pp |
| 1993 | 20.15 | +0.85 pp |
| 1992 | 19.31 | −1.97 pp |
| 1991 | 21.28 | −0.13 pp |
| 1990 | 21.41 | — |
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.