Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Vanuatu in 2023 — 16.5%. Ranked 63 in the world out of 111. Since 1990, the indicator has fallen by 3.68 pp.
1990–2023 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Vanuatu
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16.5 | +2.1 pp |
| 2022 | 14.4 | +0.61 pp |
| 2021 | 13.8 | +1.25 pp |
| 2020 | 12.55 | −2.97 pp |
| 2019 | 15.52 | −0.25 pp |
| 2018 | 15.77 | +0.68 pp |
| 2017 | 15.1 | +0.66 pp |
| 2016 | 14.44 | −0.01 pp |
| 2015 | 14.45 | −1.66 pp |
| 2014 | 16.11 | +0.1 pp |
| 2013 | 16.01 | −1.37 pp |
| 2012 | 17.38 | +0.94 pp |
| 2011 | 16.44 | +0.25 pp |
| 2010 | 16.19 | −0.3 pp |
| 2009 | 16.5 | — |
| 1999 | 17.12 | −0.61 pp |
| 1998 | 17.74 | −0.36 pp |
| 1997 | 18.09 | −0.48 pp |
| 1996 | 18.57 | +0.67 pp |
| 1995 | 17.9 | — |
| 1990 | 20.19 | — |
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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.
