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Tax Revenue as a Percentage of GDP

Lesotho, Namibia, Denmark, New Zealand · 1972 - 2024 · source: World Bank WDI · updated 2026-10-15 · 161 economies

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Latest 8-year picture: Timor-Leste (40.07, 2022) leads with 40.07 in 2022 (unit: % of GDP); Namibia 27.78, South Africa 27.51 follow. 53 economies tracked; leader trend is rising over the recorded window. For investors this helps benchmark a country against the global leader and the regional pack.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tax Revenue as a Percentage of GDP?

Tax Revenue as a Percentage of GDP is a cross-country economic indicator tracked by 24Peaks, compiled from World Bank WDI. The dataset covers 161 economies for 1972-2024.

What is the latest Tax Revenue as a Percentage of GDP value for Lesotho?

The latest available Tax Revenue as a Percentage of GDP value for Lesotho is 35.42, as of 2024.

Which country has the highest Tax Revenue as a Percentage of GDP?

As of the latest available year (2024), Lesotho leads with a value of 35.42.

How has Tax Revenue as a Percentage of GDP changed in Lesotho over time?

Between 1982 and 2024, Tax Revenue as a Percentage of GDP in Lesotho increased from 28.99 to 35.42 (6.43 net change).

What years does the Tax Revenue as a Percentage of GDP data cover?

The Tax Revenue as a Percentage of GDP dataset covers 1972-2024, compiled from World Bank WDI.

Ranking Race — Government Tax Revenue (% of GDP)

1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher

#1#15#29#43#57#71#851972198219922002201220222024#85#162023 overtook Netherlands2024 overtook Samoa
GeorgiaLesothoNamibiaDenmarkNew Zealand

Real annual global ranks, 1972 - 2024. Georgia climbed from #85 to #16 (overtook Netherlands). Gaps in a lane = missing data that year.

Key events for Georgia ↓

Key Events — Georgia

Auto-detected from rank data + curated milestones

2004
Climbed 25 places in global rank auto
2008
Climbed 20 places in global rank auto
2023
Overtook Netherlands in global rank auto
2024
Overtook Samoa in global rank auto