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Afghanistan Tax Revenue

Tax revenue as % of GDP  GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS

9.90% +0.40% (+4.2%)
Year 2017 Rank #16 Global Peak 9.90% (2017) Source World Bank

Afghanistan Tax Revenue (2006–2017)

Overview

Afghanistan's tax revenue stood at 9.90% in 2017, a rise of +0.40% from 2016. Afghanistan ranked 16th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2017 9.90% +0.40% #16
2016 9.50% +1.92% #17
2015 7.59% +0.70% #8
2014 6.88% −0.24% #7
2013 7.12% −0.59% #6
2012 7.71% −1.21% #8
2011 8.92% −0.25% #13
2010 9.17% +0.69% #15
2009 8.48% +2.39% #13
2008 6.09% +0.80% #4
2007 5.28% −1.68% #2
2006 6.97% #5

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 13.7% GDP growth -6.2% Unemployment 14.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Afghanistan's tax revenue?

Afghanistan's tax revenue was 9.90% in 2017. Ranked 16th globally. This represents a 4.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan's tax revenue peaked at 9.90% in 2017.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Afghanistan?

The lowest tax revenue in Afghanistan was 5.28% in 2007.

How does Afghanistan rank in tax revenue?

Afghanistan ranks 16th globally in tax revenue as of 2017.

What is the World Bank indicator code for tax revenue?

The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the tax revenue of Afghanistan in 2017?

The tax revenue of Afghanistan in 2017 was 9.90%. This ranks 16th in the world.

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