Papua New Guinea: Tax revenue

The latest value from 2023 is 15.93 percent, an increase from 14.77 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 17.30 percent, based on data from 87 countries. Historically, the average for Papua New Guinea from 1990 to 2023 is 17.78 percent. The minimum value, 11.88 percent, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 24.7 percent was recorded in 2001. See the global rankings or world map 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.