- Economy
- New Zealand
- Tax Revenue to GDP
New Zealand Tax Revenue to GDP
29.5%▲ +1.46 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
Tax Revenue to GDP in New Zealand rose to 29.5% in Dec 2024 from 28.1% in Dec 2023.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.5% | 28.1% | 33.2%Dec 1987 | 24.5%Dec 1972 | 1972 – 2024 | Annual |
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| Government Budget | -3.9% | -3.2% | 5.1% | -7.0% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
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About this series
Tax Revenue to GDP in New Zealand averaged 28.4% from 1972 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 33.2% in Dec 1987 and a record low of 24.5% in Dec 1972. The series is reported yearly with history from 1972.
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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