Saudi Arabia Tax Revenue to GDP
8.1%▲ +0.29 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
Saudi Arabia's tax revenue amounted to 8.09 percent of GDP in 2024, up from 7.80 percent in 2023. The ratio remained below the all-time high of 8.61 percent recorded in 2021, while standing well above the series low of 2.30 percent in 2011. Annual data extend back to 2010.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1% | 7.8% | 8.6%Dec 2021 | 2.3%Dec 2011 | 2010 – 2024 | Annual |
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| Government Budget | -5.8% | -2.5% | 29.8% | -14.9% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
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About this series
Tax Revenue to GDP in Saudi Arabia averaged 5.1% from 2010 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 8.6% in Dec 2021 and a record low of 2.3% in Dec 2011. The series is reported yearly with history from 2010.
Tax revenue as a percentage of GDP measures the total taxes collected by the general government relative to the size of the economy. The indicator is expressed in percent of GDP and is compiled on an annual basis. The series for Saudi Arabia covers the period from 2010 onward, providing a long-run view of the tax burden.
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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