Samoa—Taxes on Goods & Services (% of revenue)
Samoa's taxes on goods & services (% of revenue) was 45.1% in 2023, ranking #14 out of 139 countries. This represents a +17.4% change from 2022. Over the past 12 years, the highest recorded value was 49.2% (2016) and the lowest was 38.4% (2022). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45.1% | +17.4% |
| 2022 | 38.4% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 40.5% | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 41.0% | -10.0% |
| 2019 | 45.6% | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 47.0% | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 46.8% | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 49.2% | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 47.4% | +7.5% |
| 2014 | 44.1% | -7.1% |
| 2013 | 47.5% | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 44.9% |
Top Countries — Taxes on Goods & Services (% of revenue)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macao SAR, China | 71.7% | 2023 |
| 2 | Bahamas, The | 57.1% | 2023 |
| 3 | Lao PDR | 53.9% | 2022 |
| 4 | Mauritius | 53.3% | 2024 |
| 5 | Guatemala | 51.5% | 2023 |
| 6 | Armenia | 48.2% | 2024 |
| 7 | Dominican Republic | 47.9% | 2024 |
| 8 | Croatia | 47.1% | 2023 |
| 9 | Nicaragua | 46.5% | 2023 |
| 10 | Burundi | 46.4% | 2021 |
About This Indicator
Definition
General taxes on goods and services are taxes levied on the production, leasing, delivery, sale, purchase or other change of ownership of a wide range of goods and the provision of a wide range of services. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of revenue which includes all transactions that add to the amount of economic value of a unit or sector.
Methodology
Data compiled by Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).