Germany: Tax revenue

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 Germany

Tax revenue, percent of GDP

 Latest value 11.23
 Year 2022
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1991 - 2022
 Average 11.26
 Min - Max 10.43 - 11.75
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2022 is 11.23 percent, an increase from 11.2 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 17.41 percent, based on data from 94 countries. Historically, the average for Germany from 1991 to 2022 is 11.26 percent. The minimum value, 10.43 percent, was reached in 2004 while the maximum of 11.75 percent was recorded in 1992. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Germany - Tax revenue - Recent values chart

Historical series
Germany - Tax revenue - historical chart - 1991-2022




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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