Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Zambia in 2024 — 18.83%. Ranked 40 in the world out of 89. Since 1990, the indicator has fallen by 0.65 pp.
1990–2024 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Zambia
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.83 | +1.56 pp |
| 2023 | 17.27 | +0.47 pp |
| 2022 | 16.8 | +0.02 pp |
| 2021 | 16.78 | +0.36 pp |
| 2020 | 16.42 | −0.26 pp |
| 2019 | 16.68 | +0.09 pp |
| 2018 | 16.59 | +1.4 pp |
| 2017 | 15.18 | +1.83 pp |
| 2016 | 13.35 | −1.04 pp |
| 2015 | 14.39 | −1.37 pp |
| 2014 | 15.76 | +1.41 pp |
| 2013 | 14.35 | −0.55 pp |
| 2012 | 14.89 | +0.18 pp |
| 2011 | 14.72 | +1.88 pp |
| 2010 | 12.83 | +1.15 pp |
| 2009 | 11.69 | −1.57 pp |
| 2008 | 13.26 | −0.82 pp |
| 2007 | 14.08 | +0.37 pp |
| 2006 | 13.71 | −1.08 pp |
| 2005 | 14.79 | −0.52 pp |
| 2004 | 15.32 | +0.46 pp |
| 2003 | 14.86 | −0.58 pp |
| 2002 | 15.44 | −1.1 pp |
| 2001 | 16.54 | — |
| 1999 | 16.95 | +0.77 pp |
| 1998 | 16.19 | +0.14 pp |
| 1997 | 16.05 | −0.06 pp |
| 1996 | 16.11 | +0.42 pp |
| 1995 | 15.69 | −1.55 pp |
| 1994 | 17.24 | +2.2 pp |
| 1993 | 15.04 | −3.67 pp |
| 1992 | 18.71 | +1.22 pp |
| 1991 | 17.49 | −1.99 pp |
| 1990 | 19.48 | — |
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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.
