North Macedonia: Tax revenue

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 North Macedonia

Tax revenue, percent of GDP

 Latest value 17.19
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2005 - 2021
 Average 17.02
 Min - Max 15.49 - 18.89
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2021 is 17.19 percent, an increase from 15.92 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 16.61 percent, based on data from 120 countries. Historically, the average for North Macedonia from 2005 to 2021 is 17.02 percent. The minimum value, 15.49 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 18.89 percent was recorded in 2007. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
North Macedonia - Tax revenue - Recent values chart

Historical series
North Macedonia - Tax revenue - historical chart - 2005-2021




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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 Government spending, percent of GDP 16.79 2023 percent
 Government spending, in dollars 2.35 2023 billion U.S. dollars
 Fiscal balance, percent of GDP -5.14 2022 percent
 Government debt 49.97 2023 percent
 Government expenditure 44.68 Q4/2024 billion
 Tax revenue 17.19 2021 percent
 Commercial tax rate 13.00 2019 percent
 Tax preparation time 119 2019 hours
 Number of taxes 7 2019 taxes
 Taxes on goods and services 59.10 2021 percent
 Taxes on international trade 5.87 2021 percent
 Income and profits taxes 21.71 2021 percent
 Foreign aid 224.05 2022 million U.S. dollars
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