Egypt: Tax revenue

The latest value from 2011 is 14.01 percent, a decline from 14.13 percent in 2010. In comparison, the world average is 16.02 percent, based on data from 127 countries. Historically, the average for Egypt from 2002 to 2011 is 14.5 percent. The minimum value, 13.35 percent, was reached in 2003 while the maximum of 15.83 percent was recorded in 2006. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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.