Ireland Tax Revenue to GDP
17.9%▲ +0.42 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
Ireland's tax revenue as a share of GDP rose to 17.94% in 2024, up from 17.52% in 2023. The latest reading remains well below the all-time high of 28.75% recorded in 1988 and above the series low of 15.93% set in 2020, covering data since 1972.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.9% | 17.5% | 28.8%Dec 1988 | 15.9%Dec 2020 | 1972 – 2024 | Annual |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Budget | 1.5% | 4.0% | 4.9% | -32.1% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
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About this series
Tax Revenue to GDP in Ireland averaged 22.7% from 1972 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 28.8% in Dec 1988 and a record low of 15.9% in Dec 2020. The series is reported yearly with history from 1972.
Tax revenue as a percentage of GDP measures the share of total government tax receipts relative to the size of the economy. The indicator is reported annually, expressed as a percentage of GDP, with data available from 1972 to 2024.
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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