Seychelles: Tax revenue

The latest value from 2020 is 26.18 percent, a decline from 28.36 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 16.22 percent, based on data from 132 countries. Historically, the average for the Seychelles from 1993 to 2020 is 27.16 percent. The minimum value, 22.08 percent, was reached in 2008 while the maximum of 33.23 percent was recorded in 1993. See the global rankings 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.