South Africa Tax Revenue to GDP
25.9%▲ +0.48 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
Tax Revenue to GDP in South Africa rose to 25.9% in Dec 2024 from 25.4% in Dec 2023.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.9% | 25.4% | 26.0%Dec 2022 | 15.0%Dec 1972 | 1972 – 2024 | Annual |
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About this series
Tax Revenue to GDP in South Africa averaged 22.8% from 1972 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 26.0% in Dec 2022 and a record low of 15.0% 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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