Countries with the Highest Tax Revenue (% of GDP) (2020)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2020
Tax revenue as a share of GDP reflects a government's fiscal capacity. In 2020, {#1} collects the most at {#1_value} of GDP.
Nauru leads with tax revenue (% of gdp) of 44.3%.
Lesotho ranks #2 at 37.3%.
Namibia ranks #3 at 33.0%.
Denmark ranks #4 at 31.6%.
New Zealand ranks #5 at 30.7%.
Top 25 Countries by Tax Revenue (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Tax Revenue (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nauru | 44.3% | 2020 |
| 2 |  Lesotho | 37.3% | 2024 |
| 3 |  Namibia | 33.0% | 2023 |
| 4 |  Denmark | 31.6% | 2023 |
| 5 |  New Zealand | 30.7% | 2023 |
| 6 |  Sweden | 27.6% | 2023 |
| 7 |  Norway | 27.1% | 2023 |
| 8 |  United Kingdom | 27.0% | 2024 |
| 9 |  Luxembourg | 26.8% | 2023 |
| 10 |  Greece | 26.7% | 2023 |
| 11 |  Austria | 25.6% | 2023 |
| 12 |  South Africa | 25.4% | 2023 |
| 13 |  Finland | 25.4% | 2023 |
| 14 |  Netherlands | 25.3% | 2023 |
| 15 |  Italy | 24.7% | 2023 |
| 16 |  Eswatini | 24.3% | 2021 |
| 17 |  Georgia | 24.3% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Samoa | 24.0% | 2023 |
| 19 |  Serbia | 23.9% | 2022 |
| 20 |  Jamaica | 23.7% | 2020 |
| 21 |  Australia | 23.6% | 2022 |
| 22 |  Hungary | 23.4% | 2022 |
| 23 |  Cyprus | 23.3% | 2023 |
| 24 |  Iceland | 23.2% | 2023 |
| 25 |  France | 23.1% | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest tax revenue (% of gdp) in 2020?
Nauru has the highest tax revenue (% of gdp) at 44.3% in 2020.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 139 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.