Tax Revenue (% of GDP) by Country — 2020 World Rankings
Tax revenue as a share of GDP. Reflects government fiscal capacity. Data from World Bank.
Updated April 2026 · Source: World BankIn 2020, Nauru leads the world in tax revenue (% of gdp) with 44.3%, followed by Lesotho (37.3%), Namibia (33.0%), Denmark (31.6%), New Zealand (30.7%). At the other end, Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks last at 0.0%. The global median is 16.8% (Ireland). This ranking covers 139 countries and is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators, one of the most authoritative sources for international economic statistics.
The top 10 countries are: 1. Nauru, 2. Lesotho, 3. Namibia, 4. Denmark, 5. New Zealand, 6. Sweden, 7. Norway, 8. United Kingdom, 9. Luxembourg, 10. Greece. All data is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators and updated regularly. Free API access is available for developers and researchers.
| # | 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 |
| 26 |  Macao SAR, China | 22.9% | 2023 |
| 27 |  Belgium | 22.8% | 2022 |
| 28 |  Portugal | 22.6% | 2023 |
| 29 |  Botswana | 22.5% | 2024 |
| 30 |  Armenia | 22.4% | 2024 |
| 31 |  Israel | 22.1% | 2023 |
| 32 |  Solomon Islands | 22.1% | 2022 |
| 33 |  Mozambique | 21.9% | 2024 |
| 34 |  Timor-Leste | 21.6% | 2022 |
| 35 |  El Salvador | 21.5% | 2024 |
| 36 |  Malta | 21.5% | 2023 |
| 37 |  Lithuania | 21.4% | 2023 |
| 38 |  Estonia | 21.3% | 2023 |
| 39 |  Croatia | 21.2% | 2023 |
| 40 |  Ukraine | 21.0% | 2024 |
| 41 |  Morocco | 20.7% | 2023 |
| 42 |  Fiji | 20.5% | 2023 |
| 43 |  Mauritius | 20.5% | 2024 |
| 44 |  Bulgaria | 20.5% | 2023 |
| 45 |  Tonga | 20.5% | 2023 |
| 46 |  Kyrgyz Republic | 20.4% | 2024 |
| 47 |  Slovenia | 20.3% | 2023 |
| 48 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 20.3% | 2024 |
| 49 |  Nicaragua | 19.9% | 2023 |
| 50 |  Senegal | 19.5% | 2023 |
| 51 |  Maldives | 19.5% | 2021 |
| 52 |  Slovak Republic | 19.3% | 2023 |
| 53 |  Moldova | 18.6% | 2023 |
| 54 |  Burkina Faso | 18.6% | 2023 |
| 55 |  Cabo Verde | 18.4% | 2020 |
| 56 |  Uruguay | 18.2% | 2024 |
| 57 |  Poland | 18.0% | 2023 |
| 58 |  Palau | 17.9% | 2020 |
| 59 |  Albania | 17.8% | 2023 |
| 60 |  Azerbaijan | 17.8% | 2023 |
| 61 |  North Macedonia | 17.8% | 2023 |
| 62 |  Chile | 17.7% | 2023 |
| 63 |  Kiribati | 17.7% | 2023 |
| 64 |  Turkiye | 17.6% | 2024 |
| 65 |  Vanuatu | 17.6% | 2023 |
| 66 |  San Marino | 17.3% | 2023 |
| 67 |  Marshall Islands | 17.2% | 2020 |
| 68 |  Jordan | 17.0% | 2023 |
| 69 |  Mongolia | 16.9% | 2024 |
| 70 |  Ireland | 16.8% | 2022 |
| 71 |  Zambia | 16.8% | 2021 |
| 72 |  Latvia | 16.6% | 2023 |
| 73 |  Romania | 16.2% | 2022 |
| 74 |  Bahamas, The | 16.2% | 2023 |
| 75 |  Papua New Guinea | 15.9% | 2023 |
| 76 |  Peru | 15.9% | 2021 |
| 77 |  Brazil | 15.4% | 2024 |
| 78 |  Colombia | 15.3% | 2024 |
| 79 |  Thailand | 15.3% | 2024 |
| 80 |  Honduras | 15.1% | 2020 |
| 81 |  St. Kitts and Nevis | 15.0% | 2020 |
| 82 |  Spain | 15.0% | 2023 |
| 83 |  Dominican Republic | 14.7% | 2024 |
| 84 |  Korea, Rep. | 14.6% | 2023 |
| 85 |  Canada | 14.2% | 2024 |
| 86 |  Mexico | 14.2% | 2023 |
| 87 |  Singapore | 14.2% | 2024 |
| 88 |  Philippines | 14.1% | 2023 |
| 89 |  Kenya | 14.1% | 2023 |
| 90 |  Andorra | 13.9% | 2023 |
| 91 |  Nepal | 13.9% | 2023 |
| 92 |  Costa Rica | 13.9% | 2023 |
| 93 |  Togo | 13.8% | 2023 |
| 94 |  Rwanda | 13.5% | 2023 |
| 95 |  Malawi | 13.5% | 2022 |
| 96 |  Ecuador | 13.1% | 2022 |
| 97 |  Cote d'Ivoire | 13.0% | 2023 |
| 98 |  Uganda | 13.0% | 2023 |
| 99 |  Tanzania | 12.8% | 2024 |
| 100 |  Belarus | 12.7% | 2023 |
| 101 |  Czechia | 12.6% | 2022 |
| 102 |  Burundi | 12.6% | 2021 |
| 103 |  Malaysia | 12.6% | 2023 |
| 104 |  Ghana | 12.3% | 2022 |
| 105 |  Bhutan | 12.3% | 2020 |
| 106 |  Cambodia | 12.2% | 2023 |
| 107 |  Lao PDR | 12.1% | 2022 |
| 108 |  Russian Federation | 12.1% | 2023 |
| 109 |  Mali | 12.0% | 2020 |
| 110 |  Kazakhstan | 11.9% | 2023 |
| 111 |  Guatemala | 11.6% | 2023 |
| 112 |  Uzbekistan | 11.5% | 2023 |
| 113 |  Paraguay | 11.4% | 2024 |
| 114 |  Cameroon | 11.3% | 2021 |
| 115 |  United States | 10.9% | 2024 |
| 116 |  Tajikistan | 10.8% | 2023 |
| 117 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 10.7% | 2022 |
| 118 |  Germany | 10.6% | 2023 |
| 119 |  Argentina | 9.9% | 2023 |
| 120 |  Sri Lanka | 9.9% | 2023 |
| 121 |  Madagascar | 9.6% | 2023 |
| 122 |  Gabon | 9.5% | 2021 |
| 123 |  Switzerland | 9.0% | 2023 |
| 124 |  Guinea-Bissau | 8.6% | 2023 |
| 125 |  Central African Republic | 8.2% | 2021 |
| 126 |  Saudi Arabia | 8.2% | 2024 |
| 127 |  Angola | 7.7% | 2024 |
| 128 |  Bangladesh | 7.6% | 2021 |
| 129 |  China | 7.6% | 2023 |
| 130 |  Panama | 7.5% | 2021 |
| 131 |  Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 7.0% | 2020 |
| 132 |  India | 6.7% | 2022 |
| 133 |  Equatorial Guinea | 6.6% | 2022 |
| 134 |  Congo, Rep. | 6.5% | 2021 |
| 135 |  Lebanon | 5.7% | 2021 |
| 136 |  Ethiopia | 3.4% | 2024 |
| 137 |  Bahrain | 2.8% | 2020 |
| 138 |  United Arab Emirates | 0.6% | 2024 |
| 139 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 0.0% | 2024 |
Understanding Tax Revenue (% of GDP) by Country
Tax revenue as a percentage of GDP measures a government's fiscal capacity. This includes income taxes, VAT, corporate taxes, customs duties, and social security contributions. The data comes from the World Bank.
Nordic countries collect 40–50% of GDP in taxes, reflecting comprehensive welfare states. Many developing countries collect less than 15% — below the IMF's threshold for funding basic services. Low collection rates reflect large informal economies, weak tax administration, and narrow tax bases.
The relationship between tax revenue and growth is nuanced. High-tax Nordic economies rank among the world's most competitive, while low-tax economies like Singapore have also achieved rapid growth. The key variable is not the tax level but the quality of public spending — taxes funding productive investments generate positive returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the highest tax revenue (% of gdp) in 2020?
Nauru has the highest tax revenue (% of gdp) at 44.3% as of 2020, according to World Bank data.
Which country has the lowest tax revenue (% of gdp) in 2020?
Somalia, Fed. Rep. has the lowest tax revenue (% of gdp) at 0.0% as of 2020.
How many countries are ranked by tax revenue (% of gdp)?
139 countries have reported data for tax revenue (% of gdp). The data is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
What is the median tax revenue (% of gdp) across all countries?
The median tax revenue (% of gdp) is 16.8% (Ireland, ranked #70 out of 139 countries).