Gambia: Tax revenue
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| Gambia |
Tax revenue, percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 18.20 |
| Year | 1990 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1990 - 1990 |
| Average | 18.20 |
| Min - Max | 18.20 - 18.20 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 1990 is 18.2 percent, an increase from percent in . In comparison, the world average is 16.47 percent, based on data from 73 countries. Historically, the average for the Gambia from 1990 to 1990 is 18.2 percent. The minimum value, 18.2 percent, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 18.2 percent was recorded in 1990.
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The value of that indicator for 1990 is 18.2 percent.
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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 | 9.41 | 2022 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 0.21 | 2023 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -3.50 | 2023 | percent |
| Government debt | 71.73 | 2023 | percent |
| Tax revenue | 18.20 | 1990 | percent |
| Commercial tax rate | 48.40 | 2019 | percent |
| Tax preparation time | 326 | 2019 | hours |
| Number of taxes | 49 | 2019 | taxes |
| Taxes on goods and services | 28.29 | 1990 | percent |
| Taxes on international trade | 32.44 | 1990 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 9.73 | 1990 | percent |
| Foreign aid | 244.98 | 2021 | million U.S. dollars |