Brazil Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Brazil's tax revenue was 15.79% in 2025, ranked 68th globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Brazil's tax revenue has experienced a moderate increase over the past 16 years, with the latest available figure standing at 15.79% of GDP, ranking 68th globally. This represents a slight improvement from the trough of 12.72% in 2020, but still falls short of the peak of 15.79% reached in 2025. Compared to its peer countries, Brazil's tax revenue is relatively lower than that of Spain, which boasts a tax-to-GDP ratio of 16.37%, and higher than that of Thailand, which stands at 15.39%. Despite the growth, Brazil's tax revenue remains below the average for developed economies. The tax revenue of Brazil is expected to continue its upward trajectory, potentially driven by the implementation of fiscal reforms and improvements in tax administration, which could see the country's tax-to-GDP ratio climb in the coming years.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Brazil's tax revenue was 15.79% in 2025. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from the previous year.
Brazil's tax revenue peaked at 15.79% in 2025.
The lowest tax revenue in Brazil was 12.72% in 2020.
Brazil ranks 68th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brazil's tax revenue is projected to reach 15.79% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Brazil in 2025 was 15.79%. This ranks 68th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brazil_tax-revenue,
title = {Brazil Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}