Burundi: Tax revenue
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| Burundi |
Tax revenue, percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 13.60 |
| Year | 1999 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1973 - 1999 |
| Average | 13.26 |
| Min - Max | 8.86 - 16.68 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 1999 is 13.6 percent, a decline from 14.35 percent in 1998. In comparison, the world average is 16.84 percent, based on data from 93 countries. Historically, the average for Burundi from 1973 to 1999 is 13.26 percent. The minimum value, 8.86 percent, was reached in 1975 while the maximum of 16.68 percent was recorded in 1995.
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Definition: Tax revenue refers to compulsory transfers to the central government for public purposes. Certain compulsory transfers such as fines, penalties, and most social security contributions are excluded. Refunds and corrections of erroneously collected tax revenue are treated as negative revenue.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government spending, percent of GDP | 30.98 | 2022 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 0.81 | 2023 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -5.30 | 2023 | percent |
| Government debt | 57.90 | 2022 | percent |
| Tax revenue | 13.60 | 1999 | percent |
| Commercial tax rate | 41.20 | 2019 | percent |
| Tax preparation time | 232 | 2019 | hours |
| Number of taxes | 24 | 2019 | taxes |
| Taxes on goods and services | 37.99 | 1999 | percent |
| Taxes on international trade | 17.42 | 1999 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 18.15 | 1999 | percent |
| Foreign aid | 590.43 | 2021 | million U.S. dollars |