Gabon: Tax revenue

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 Gabon

Tax revenue, percent of GDP

 Latest value 9.13
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2012 - 2021
 Average 12.39
 Min - Max 9.13 - 16.06
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2021 is 9.13 percent, a decline from 12.45 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 16.61 percent, based on data from 120 countries. Historically, the average for Gabon from 2012 to 2021 is 12.39 percent. The minimum value, 9.13 percent, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 16.06 percent was recorded in 2013. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Gabon - Tax revenue - Recent values chart

Historical series
Gabon - Tax revenue - historical chart - 2012-2021




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 11.64 2023 percent
 Government spending, in dollars 2.22 2023 billion U.S. dollars
 Fiscal balance, percent of GDP -0.10 2023 percent
 Government debt 65.59 2022 percent
 Tax revenue 9.13 2021 percent
 Commercial tax rate 47.10 2019 percent
 Tax preparation time 632 2019 hours
 Number of taxes 50 2019 taxes
 Taxes on goods and services 13.95 2021 percent
 Taxes on international trade 19.83 2021 percent
 Income and profits taxes 23.92 2021 percent
 Foreign aid 133.26 2022 million U.S. dollars
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