Bangladesh Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Overview
Bangladesh's tax revenue stood at 7.64% in 2021, a rise of +0.64% from 2020. Bangladesh ranked 8th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7.64% | +0.64% | #8 |
| 2020 | 7.00% | −0.64% | #6 |
| 2019 | 7.64% | −0.09% | #9 |
| 2018 | 7.73% | +0.73% | #10 |
| 2017 | 7.00% | −0.32% | #10 |
| 2016 | 7.32% | −1.18% | #9 |
| 2015 | 8.50% | −0.14% | #10 |
| 2014 | 8.64% | −0.33% | #12 |
| 2013 | 8.96% | −0.06% | #13 |
| 2012 | 9.02% | +0.34% | #14 |
| 2011 | 8.69% | +0.85% | #11 |
| 2010 | 7.83% | +0.34% | #8 |
| 2009 | 7.50% | −0.16% | #5 |
| 2008 | 7.66% | +0.74% | #6 |
| 2007 | 6.92% | −0.13% | #6 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's tax revenue was 7.64% in 2021. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 9.2% increase from the previous year.
Bangladesh's tax revenue peaked at 9.02% in 2012.
The lowest tax revenue in Bangladesh was 6.61% in 2001.
Bangladesh ranks 8th globally in tax revenue as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The tax revenue of Bangladesh in 2021 was 7.64%. This ranks 8th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_tax-revenue,
title = {Bangladesh Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/tax-revenue},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}