Taxes on goods and services - Country rankings
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Taxes on goods and services, percent of total revenue, 2024:
The average for 2024 based on 3 countries was 29.53 percent. The highest value was in Lebanon: 48.4 percent and the lowest value was in the United Arab Emirates: 17.26 percent. The indicator is available from 1972 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
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| Countries | Taxes on goods and services, 2024 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 48.4 | 1 | 2000 - 2024 |
| Saudi Arabia | 22.94 | 2 | 2010 - 2024 |
| UA Emirates | 17.26 | 3 | 1997 - 2024 |
Definition: General taxes on goods and services are taxes levied on the production, leasing, delivery, sale, purchase or other change of ownership of a wide range of goods and the provision of a wide range of services. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of revenue which includes all transactions that add to the amount of economic value of a unit or sector.
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