Tax revenue (% of GDP) in upper-middle-income countries in 2021 — 9.81%. Since 2008, the indicator has fallen by 2.45 pp.
2008–2021 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Upper-middle-income countries
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9.81 | +0.01 pp |
| 2020 | 9.8 | −0.49 pp |
| 2019 | 10.3 | −0.44 pp |
| 2018 | 10.74 | −0.39 pp |
| 2017 | 11.13 | +0.07 pp |
| 2016 | 11.06 | −0.21 pp |
| 2015 | 11.27 | −0.26 pp |
| 2014 | 11.53 | −0.48 pp |
| 2013 | 12.01 | −0.17 pp |
| 2012 | 12.18 | −0.36 pp |
| 2011 | 12.54 | +0.2 pp |
| 2010 | 12.35 | +0.54 pp |
| 2009 | 11.81 | −0.45 pp |
| 2008 | 12.26 | — |
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.