Republic of the Congo: Tax revenue

The latest value from 2021 is 6.51 percent, a decline from 8.32 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 16.75 percent, based on data from 124 countries. Historically, the average for the Republic of the Congo from 2001 to 2021 is 8.07 percent. The minimum value, 5.3 percent, was reached in 2006 while the maximum of 13.09 percent was recorded in 2016. 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.