Latvia: Tax revenue
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| Latvia |
Tax revenue, percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 22.76 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1995 - 2022 |
| Average | 21.36 |
| Min - Max | 18.66 - 23.66 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2022 is 22.76 percent, an increase from 22.09 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 17.41 percent, based on data from 94 countries. Historically, the average for Latvia from 1995 to 2022 is 21.36 percent. The minimum value, 18.66 percent, was reached in 1996 while the maximum of 23.66 percent was recorded in 1998.
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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 | 19.72 | 2023 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 8.60 | 2023 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -4.40 | 2022 | percent |
| Government debt | 43.60 | 2023 | percent |
| Government expenditure | 2.01 | Q3/2024 | billion |
| Long-term interest rate | 3.18 | 8/2024 | percent |
| Tax revenue | 22.76 | 2022 | percent |
| Commercial tax rate | 38.10 | 2019 | percent |
| Tax preparation time | 169 | 2019 | hours |
| Number of taxes | 7 | 2019 | taxes |
| Taxes on goods and services | 65.75 | 2022 | percent |
| Taxes on international trade | -0.01 | 2021 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 12.11 | 2022 | percent |
| Foreign aid | 161.81 | 2004 | million U.S. dollars |