Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Tonga in 2023 — 20.45%. Ranked 39 in the world out of 111. Since 2013, the indicator has risen by 3.52 pp.
2013–2023 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Tonga
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20.45 | +0.05 pp |
| 2022 | 20.4 | −0.29 pp |
| 2021 | 20.7 | +0.31 pp |
| 2020 | 20.39 | −0.75 pp |
| 2019 | 21.14 | −0.6 pp |
| 2018 | 21.74 | +0.93 pp |
| 2017 | 20.82 | +0.56 pp |
| 2016 | 20.26 | +1.58 pp |
| 2015 | 18.68 | +1.57 pp |
| 2014 | 17.1 | +0.17 pp |
| 2013 | 16.93 | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
Samoa
23.96
Tonga
20.45
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.