Belgium Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Belgium's tax revenue was 21.98% in 2025, ranked 29th globally. This represents a 3.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
Belgium's tax revenue stood at 21.98% in 2025, a decline of +0.82% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 21.98% by 2025. Belgium ranked 29th globally.
Belgium's tax revenue has experienced fluctuations over the past three decades. At 21.98% of GDP in 2025, the country's tax revenue ranks 29th globally, down from its all-time peak of 27.27% in 2000. The 2020 trough of 21.86% presents a notable low point, though it is close to the levels seen in peer countries such as Morocco, where tax revenue stands at 21.96%. Lithuania, another peer country, boasts a slightly higher tax revenue of 22.29%. Since 1995, Belgium's tax revenue has exhibited a downward trend, with a slight recovery in recent years. Despite this, the country's tax revenue remains lower than its peak levels, suggesting a need for fiscal adjustments to boost revenue. A significant change in tax policies or economic growth could alter the trajectory of Belgium's tax revenue in the coming years, potentially leading to an increase in tax revenue if implemented effectively.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 21.98% | - | - |
| 2025 | 21.98% | −0.82% | #29 |
| 2022 | 22.80% | −0.43% | #92 |
| 2021 | 23.22% | +1.36% | #110 |
| 2020 | 21.86% | −0.74% | #110 |
| 2019 | 22.60% | −1.44% | #111 |
| 2018 | 24.04% | +0.50% | #119 |
| 2017 | 23.54% | +0.61% | #121 |
| 2016 | 22.93% | −1.49% | #117 |
| 2015 | 24.42% | −1.59% | #129 |
| 2014 | 26.01% | −0.07% | #133 |
| 2013 | 26.08% | +0.37% | #123 |
| 2012 | 25.71% | +0.95% | #123 |
| 2011 | 24.75% | +0.29% | #118 |
| 2010 | 24.46% | +0.77% | #115 |
| 2009 | 23.70% | −1.56% | #106 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belgium 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
Belgium's tax revenue was 21.98% in 2025. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 3.6% decrease from the previous year.
Belgium's tax revenue peaked at 27.27% in 2000.
The lowest tax revenue in Belgium was 21.86% in 2020.
Belgium ranks 29th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belgium's tax revenue is projected to reach 21.98% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Belgium in 2025 was 21.98%. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belgium_tax-revenue,
title = {Belgium Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belgium/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}