Euro Area Tax Revenue to GDP
19.2%▲ +0.15 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
Tax revenue in the Euro Area rose to 19.22% of GDP in 2024, up from 19.07% a year earlier. The reading remained below the all-time high of 19.50% recorded in 1999. The series has been reported since 1972.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.2% | 19.1% | 19.5%Dec 1999 | 13.9%Dec 1975 | 1972 – 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Tax Revenue to GDP in Euro Area averaged 18.7% from 1972 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 19.5% in Dec 1999 and a record low of 13.9% in Dec 1975. The series is reported yearly with history from 1972.
Tax revenue as a share of GDP represents the total tax revenue collected by the government, expressed as a percentage of the country's gross domestic product. The indicator is reported annually for the Euro Area. The data series spans from 1972 onwards.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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