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Brazil Tax Revenue

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

15.79% +0.38% (+2.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #68 Global Peak 15.79% (2025) Source World Bank

Brazil Tax Revenue (2010–2025)

Overview

Brazil's tax revenue stood at 15.79% in 2025, a rise of +0.38% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 15.79% by 2025. Brazil ranked 68th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2027* trend 16.85% - -
2026* trend 16.32% - -
2025* trend 15.79% - -
2025 15.79% +0.38% #68
2024 15.41% +1.37% #13
2023 14.04% −0.68% #31
2022 14.73% +0.59% #42
2021 14.14% +1.42% #51
2020 12.72% −1.02% #43
2019 13.74% −0.20% #48
2018 13.94% +0.33% #48
2017 13.61% −0.11% #55
2016 13.71% +0.08% #53
2015 13.63% +0.14% #54
2014 13.49% −0.64% #48
2013 14.13% −0.21% #52
2012 14.33% −0.52% #51
2011 14.85% +0.60% #54
Show all years (2010-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.7% GDP growth -3.3% Unemployment 11.6%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brazil's tax revenue?

Brazil's tax revenue was 15.79% in 2025. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Brazil?

Brazil's tax revenue peaked at 15.79% in 2025.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Brazil?

The lowest tax revenue in Brazil was 12.72% in 2020.

How does Brazil rank in tax revenue?

Brazil ranks 68th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.

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 projected tax revenue of Brazil in 2025?

Brazil's tax revenue is projected to reach 15.79% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of Brazil in 2025?

The tax revenue of Brazil in 2025 was 15.79%. This ranks 68th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_brazil_tax-revenue, title = {Brazil Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }