Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Southern Europe in 2023 — 21.11%. Since 2007, the indicator has risen by 0.28 pp.
2007–2023 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Southern Europe
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21.11 | −0.27 pp |
| 2022 | 21.38 | +0.26 pp |
| 2021 | 21.13 | +0.52 pp |
| 2020 | 20.61 | −0.04 pp |
| 2019 | 20.66 | −0.07 pp |
| 2018 | 20.73 | −0.07 pp |
| 2017 | 20.8 | −0.26 pp |
| 2016 | 21.06 | +0.05 pp |
| 2015 | 21.01 | −0.09 pp |
| 2014 | 21.11 | +0.1 pp |
| 2013 | 21.01 | +0.85 pp |
| 2012 | 20.16 | +0.74 pp |
| 2011 | 19.42 | +0.05 pp |
| 2010 | 19.37 | +0.78 pp |
| 2009 | 18.59 | −0.85 pp |
| 2008 | 19.44 | −1.39 pp |
| 2007 | 20.83 | — |
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.