Bangladesh Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Bangladesh's tax revenue was 7.64% in 2021, ranked 8th globally. This represents a 9.2% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2021.
Overview
Bangladesh's tax revenue stood at 7.64% in 2021, a rise of +0.64% from 2020. Bangladesh ranked 8th globally.
Bangladesh’s tax revenue as a share of gross domestic product has risen steadily over the 21‑year span from 2001 to 2021, moving from an all‑time trough of 6.61 percent in 2001 to a peak of 9.02 percent in 2012 before settling at 7.64 percent in 2021, the eighth‑highest level globally. The upward trajectory reflects successive fiscal reforms, broadened tax bases and improved compliance mechanisms, while the modest dip after 2012 suggests a temporary slowdown in collection efficiency. Compared with peers, Bangladesh’s 2021 figure exceeds Panama’s 7.46 percent and Sri Lanka’s 7.37 percent, yet remains slightly below China’s 7.80 percent and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 7.87 percent, indicating room for further convergence with higher‑performing economies. Continued expansion of the informal sector, demographic pressure and the need for digitalisation of tax administration will shape future outcomes; sustained policy focus on widening the tax net and enhancing administration could keep the upward trend intact.
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}
}