Spain Tax Revenue to GDP
14.9%▼ −0.07 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
Spain's tax revenue amounted to 14.93% of GDP in 2024, down from 15.00% in the prior year. The reading remained well below the all-time high of 16.74% recorded in 1989, while the series dates back to 1972.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.9% | 15.0% | 16.7%Dec 1989 | 8.6%Dec 1974 | 1972 – 2024 | Annual |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Budget | -2.5% | -3.2% | 2.1% | -11.5% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Government Debt to GDP | 100.4% | 101.6% | 119.2% | 16.1% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Tax Revenue to GDP in Spain averaged 14.5% from 1972 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 16.7% in Dec 1989 and a record low of 8.6% in Dec 1974. The series is reported yearly with history from 1972.
Tax revenue as a percentage of GDP measures the total tax revenue collected by the government relative to the size of the economy. The data are reported annually for Spain. The series spans from 1972 to 2024. The unit is percent of GDP.
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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