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Bangladesh Tax Revenue

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

7.64% +0.64% (+9.2%)
Year 2021 Rank #8 Global Peak 9.02% (2012) Source World Bank

Bangladesh Tax Revenue (2001–2021)

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
Show all years (2001-2021)

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +32.0% GDP growth 3.4% C/A balance 0.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

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

What is Bangladesh's tax revenue?

Bangladesh's tax revenue was 7.64% in 2021. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 9.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh's tax revenue peaked at 9.02% in 2012.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Bangladesh?

The lowest tax revenue in Bangladesh was 6.61% in 2001.

How does Bangladesh rank in tax revenue?

Bangladesh ranks 8th globally in tax revenue as of 2021.

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 Bangladesh in 2021?

The tax revenue of Bangladesh in 2021 was 7.64%. This ranks 8th in the world.

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