Ireland: Tax revenue

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 Ireland

Tax revenue, percent of GDP

 Latest value 17.27
 Year 2022
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1991 - 2022
 Average 23.13
 Min - Max 16.20 - 27.21
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2022 is 17.27 percent, an increase from 17.17 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 17.41 percent, based on data from 94 countries. Historically, the average for Ireland from 1991 to 2022 is 23.13 percent. The minimum value, 16.2 percent, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 27.21 percent was recorded in 1996. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Ireland - Tax revenue - Recent values chart

Historical series
Ireland - 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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 Tax preparation time 82 2019 hours
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