Germany: Tax revenue

For that indicator, we provide data for Germany from 1972 to 2020. The average value for Germany during that period was 10.85 percent with a minimum of 9.75 percent in 1983 and a maximum of 11.75 percent in 1992. The latest value from 2020 is 10.55 percent. For comparison, the world average in 2020 based on 118 countries is 16.42 percent. See the global rankings 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.