Austria Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Austria's tax revenue was 26.10% in 2025, ranked 11th globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1972–2025.
Overview
Austria's tax revenue stood at 26.10% in 2025, a rise of +0.46% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 26.10% by 2025. Austria ranked 11th globally.
Austria’s tax revenue as a share of GDP has risen steadily over the 53‑year series, moving from 17.96 in 1972 to 26.10 in 2025, placing the country 11th globally. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 17.79 in 1987, reaching a peak of 28.10 in 2001 before settling at the current level. Compared with peers, Austria’s 2025 figure is slightly below Luxembourg’s 26.79 and South Africa’s 26.63, but above Finland’s 25.79 and the Netherlands’ 25.52, reflecting a relatively strong fiscal capacity within the European context. The post‑peak moderation suggests that structural reforms and demographic pressures have tempered further expansion, while the recent increase indicates a modest rebound in fiscal effort. Continued convergence with the higher‑performing peers will depend on sustaining broad‑based tax bases and limiting exemptions, which could keep the upward trend intact in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 26.21% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 26.10% | - | - |
| 2025 | 26.10% | +0.46% | #11 |
| 2023 | 25.64% | −0.49% | #91 |
| 2022 | 26.13% | +0.11% | #106 |
| 2021 | 26.01% | +1.35% | #122 |
| 2020 | 24.67% | −1.14% | #126 |
| 2019 | 25.81% | +0.09% | #128 |
| 2018 | 25.72% | −0.04% | #129 |
| 2017 | 25.76% | −0.06% | #135 |
| 2016 | 25.82% | −1.39% | #135 |
| 2015 | 27.22% | +0.37% | #138 |
| 2014 | 26.84% | +0.07% | #135 |
| 2013 | 26.77% | +0.59% | #127 |
| 2012 | 26.18% | +0.54% | #125 |
| 2011 | 25.65% | +0.15% | #123 |
| 2010 | 25.50% | +0.10% | #118 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Austria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Austria's tax revenue was 26.10% in 2025. Ranked 11th globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from the previous year.
Austria's tax revenue peaked at 28.10% in 2001.
The lowest tax revenue in Austria was 17.79% in 1987.
Austria ranks 11th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Austria's tax revenue is projected to reach 26.10% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Austria in 2025 was 26.10%. This ranks 11th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Austria Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/austria/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}