Bosnia and Herzegovina Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Bosnia and Herzegovina's tax revenue was 20.18% in 2025, ranked 40th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2005–2025.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's tax revenue stood at 20.18% in 2025, a decline of +0.12% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 20.18% by 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 40th globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's tax revenue has demonstrated a moderate degree of stability over the past two decades, with a slight upward trend. The country's tax revenue peaked in 2006 at 21.69, a level that remains unattained in the subsequent years. Conversely, the COVID-19 pandemic led to a decline in tax revenue, reaching an all-time low of 18.75 in 2020. Since then, the country has experienced a recovery, with tax revenue reaching 20.18 in 2025. This places Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 40th position globally in terms of tax revenue as a percentage of GDP. In comparison, Malta, a peer country, reported a similar tax revenue level of 20.20 in 2025. The trend suggests that Bosnia and Herzegovina's tax revenue will continue to grow, potentially driven by economic recovery and increased government efforts to improve tax collection efficiency. A significant fiscal policy shift or external economic shock could, however, alter the trajectory of this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 20.80% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 20.49% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 20.18% | - | - |
| 2025 | 20.18% | −0.12% | #40 |
| 2024 | 20.31% | +1.25% | #17 |
| 2023 | 19.06% | −0.03% | #60 |
| 2022 | 19.09% | −0.01% | #70 |
| 2021 | 19.10% | +0.35% | #83 |
| 2020 | 18.75% | −1.08% | #90 |
| 2019 | 19.83% | −0.31% | #91 |
| 2018 | 20.14% | +0.15% | #94 |
| 2017 | 19.99% | +0.27% | #98 |
| 2016 | 19.71% | +0.01% | #96 |
| 2015 | 19.70% | −0.08% | #100 |
| 2014 | 19.78% | +0.03% | #98 |
| 2013 | 19.75% | −0.73% | #92 |
| 2012 | 20.48% | +0.17% | #100 |
| 2011 | 20.31% | +0.62% | #97 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
Bosnia and Herzegovina's tax revenue was 20.18% in 2025. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's tax revenue peaked at 21.69% in 2006.
The lowest tax revenue in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 18.75% in 2020.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 40th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's tax revenue is projected to reach 20.18% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 20.18%. This ranks 40th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}