Azerbaijan Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Azerbaijan's tax revenue was 18.17% in 2025, ranked 54th globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1994–2025.
Overview
Azerbaijan's tax revenue stood at 18.17% in 2025, a rise of +0.38% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 18.17% by 2025. Azerbaijan ranked 54th globally.
Azerbaijan's tax revenue has experienced significant fluctuations over the past two and a half decades. At its peak in 1994, the country's tax revenue reached 25.56% of GDP, a level that would remain unmatched throughout the coverage period. Conversely, the trough in 1996 saw a drastic decline to 9.85%, a stark contrast to the country's economic trajectory. Although Azerbaijan has made notable progress in increasing its tax revenue since then, its current ranking of 54 globally, with a tax revenue of 18.17% of GDP, indicates room for improvement. Notably, a few countries have managed to surpass this level, such as Albania with a tax revenue of 18.12% of GDP. Despite the progress, Azerbaijan's tax revenue remains below its historical peak, and a sustained increase in economic growth could potentially boost tax revenue and propel the country up the global rankings.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 18.91% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 18.17% | - | - |
| 2025 | 18.17% | +0.38% | #54 |
| 2023 | 17.79% | +2.34% | #52 |
| 2022 | 15.45% | +2.03% | #47 |
| 2021 | 13.42% | −1.76% | #45 |
| 2020 | 15.19% | +0.97% | #66 |
| 2019 | 14.22% | +1.25% | #50 |
| 2018 | 12.97% | −0.19% | #42 |
| 2017 | 13.16% | −1.39% | #47 |
| 2016 | 14.56% | −1.05% | #63 |
| 2015 | 15.60% | +1.39% | #68 |
| 2014 | 14.21% | +0.82% | #58 |
| 2013 | 13.39% | +0.61% | #41 |
| 2012 | 12.78% | +0.55% | #36 |
| 2011 | 12.22% | +0.07% | #33 |
| 2010 | 12.16% | −1.95% | #33 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Azerbaijan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Azerbaijan's tax revenue was 18.17% in 2025. Ranked 54th globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from the previous year.
Azerbaijan's tax revenue peaked at 25.56% in 1994.
The lowest tax revenue in Azerbaijan was 9.85% in 1996.
Azerbaijan ranks 54th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Azerbaijan's tax revenue is projected to reach 18.17% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Azerbaijan in 2025 was 18.17%. This ranks 54th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Azerbaijan Tax Revenue},
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publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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