Germany: Tax revenue

Germany: Tax revenue, percent of GDP

, 1972 - 2019: For that indicator, we provide data for Germany from 1972 to 2019. The average value for Germany during that period was 10.86 percent with a minimum of 9.75 percent in 1983 and a maximum of 11.75 percent in 1992. The latest value from 2019 is 11.49 percent. For comparison, the world average in 2019 based on 110 countries is 17.49 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.