Burundi Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Burundi's tax revenue was 12.63% in 2021, ranked 36th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2021.
Overview
Burundi's tax revenue stood at 12.63% in 2021, a decline of +0.33% from 2020. Burundi ranked 36th globally.
Burundi’s tax revenue as a share of GDP stood at 12.63 % in 2021, placing it 36th globally and slightly below peers such as Uganda (12.46 %) and Ecuador (12.74 %). The indicator has trended downward since the mid‑1990s, when it peaked at 16.68 % in 1995, before falling to an all‑time low of 11.42 % in 1997. Over the 20‑year coverage period, the average has hovered around the low‑teens, reflecting limited fiscal capacity and a narrow tax base in a largely agrarian economy. The modest rebound to 12.63 % in 2021 suggests incremental improvements in tax administration, yet the figure remains well below the regional average for East Africa. Strengthening revenue collection mechanisms, broadening the tax net and enhancing compliance could accelerate the upward trajectory, helping Burundi move closer to the performance of its peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12.63% | −0.33% | #36 |
| 2020 | 12.96% | −0.55% | #46 |
| 2019 | 13.51% | −0.31% | #45 |
| 2017 | 13.82% | −0.18% | #59 |
| 2016 | 14.00% | −0.50% | #57 |
| 2015 | 14.50% | +0.81% | #60 |
| 2014 | 13.69% | +0.20% | #51 |
| 2013 | 13.49% | −1.05% | #43 |
| 2012 | 14.53% | −1.00% | #52 |
| 2011 | 15.53% | +1.68% | #59 |
| 2010 | 13.86% | +0.69% | #49 |
| 1999 | 13.17% | −0.69% | #34 |
| 1998 | 13.85% | +2.43% | #33 |
| 1997 | 11.42% | −2.02% | #23 |
| 1996 | 13.44% | −3.24% | #28 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burundi matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burundi's tax revenue was 12.63% in 2021. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from the previous year.
Burundi's tax revenue peaked at 16.68% in 1995.
The lowest tax revenue in Burundi was 11.42% in 1997.
Burundi ranks 36th 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 Burundi in 2021 was 12.63%. This ranks 36th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burundi_tax-revenue,
title = {Burundi Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burundi/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}