Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Timor-Leste in 2022 — 21.64%. Ranked 33 in the world out of 118. Since 2010, the indicator has fallen by 88.53 pp.
2010–2022 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Timor-Leste
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21.64 | +6.56 pp |
| 2021 | 15.09 | +2.44 pp |
| 2020 | 12.64 | −10.17 pp |
| 2019 | 22.81 | −2.44 pp |
| 2018 | 25.25 | +5.02 pp |
| 2017 | 20.23 | +5.14 pp |
| 2016 | 15.09 | −21.08 pp |
| 2015 | 36.17 | −26.62 pp |
| 2014 | 62.79 | −31.07 pp |
| 2013 | 93.87 | −53.78 pp |
| 2012 | 147.64 | +12.16 pp |
| 2011 | 135.48 | +25.31 pp |
| 2010 | 110.17 | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
Timor-Leste
21.64
Thailand
15.14
Philippines
14.62
Cambodia
13.52
Laos
12.11
Singapore
11.66
Malaysia
11.63
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.