Seychelles: Tax revenue

The latest value from 2008 is 22.08 percent, a decline from 22.31 percent in 2007. In comparison, the world average is 17.54 percent, based on data from 119 countries. Historically, the average for the Seychelles from 1985 to 2008 is 27.54 percent. The minimum value, 22.08 percent, was reached in 2008 while the maximum of 34.57 percent was recorded in 1989. 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.