United States Tax Revenue to GDP
10.8%▲ +0.15 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
United States tax revenue as a share of GDP rose to 10.77% in 2024, up from 10.62% in 2023. The ratio remains well below the all-time high of 12.97% recorded in 2000 and above the series low of 7.90% in 2009. Data are available from 1972.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.8% | 10.6% | 13.0%Dec 2000 | 7.9%Dec 2009 | 1972 – 2024 | Annual |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Budget | -6.8% | -7.9% | -0.5% | -14.1% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Government Debt to GDP | 123.9% | 122.3% | 132.6% | 53.5% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Tax Revenue to GDP in United States averaged 10.7% from 1972 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 13.0% in Dec 2000 and a record low of 7.9% in Dec 2009. The series is reported yearly with history from 1972.
Tax revenue refers to compulsory transfers to the central government for public purposes, expressed as a percentage of gross domestic product. The indicator is reported annually for the United States. The series spans from 1972 to the latest observation.
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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