Germany Tax Revenue to GDP
10.9%▲ +0.2 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
Germany's tax revenue as a share of GDP rose to 10.89% in 2024 from 10.69% in 2023. The ratio remains below the all-time high of 12.10% recorded in 2013. The series dates back to 1972.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.9% | 10.7% | 12.1%Dec 2013 | 9.7%Dec 1983 | 1972 – 2024 | Annual |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Budget | -2.7% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -9.4% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Government Debt to GDP | 62.9% | 62.2% | 81.0% | 39.0% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Tax Revenue to GDP in Germany averaged 11.3% from 1972 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 12.1% in Dec 2013 and a record low of 9.7% in Dec 1983. The series is reported yearly with history from 1972.
Tax revenue % GDP measures the total tax revenue collected by the government as a percentage of the country's gross domestic product. The indicator is reported annually in percent of GDP. Data are available 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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