Cambodia Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Cambodia's tax revenue was 11.31% in 2025, ranked 100th globally. This represents a 7.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2002–2025.
Overview
Cambodia's tax revenue stood at 11.31% in 2025, a decline of +0.89% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 11.31% by 2025. Cambodia ranked 100th globally.
Cambodia's tax revenue has exhibited a mixed trajectory over the past two decades. Starting from a relatively low base of 7.78% of GDP in 2002, the country has made gradual progress, with a notable surge in 2019 that saw tax revenue peak at 14.57% of GDP. However, this peak was short-lived, as the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic disruptions led to a decline in tax revenue. As of 2025, tax revenue stands at 11.31% of GDP, a significant drop from the 2019 peak. In comparison to its peer countries, Cambodia's tax revenue is relatively low, with the United States and Paraguay boasting higher figures of 11.40% and 11.46% respectively. To improve its tax revenue, Cambodia would need to bolster its tax collection mechanisms and address the informal economy, which currently accounts for a significant portion of its economic activity. A strengthening economy and increased investment in tax administration could potentially reverse this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 10.86% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 11.31% | - | - |
| 2025 | 11.31% | −0.89% | #100 |
| 2023 | 12.20% | −1.32% | #20 |
| 2022 | 13.52% | +1.53% | #35 |
| 2021 | 11.99% | −1.30% | #31 |
| 2020 | 13.29% | −1.28% | #48 |
| 2019 | 14.57% | +1.93% | #56 |
| 2018 | 12.64% | +0.71% | #38 |
| 2017 | 11.93% | +0.75% | #37 |
| 2016 | 11.17% | +0.29% | #27 |
| 2015 | 10.89% | −0.20% | #26 |
| 2014 | 11.08% | +1.80% | #26 |
| 2013 | 9.29% | +0.55% | #15 |
| 2012 | 8.74% | +0.61% | #12 |
| 2011 | 8.13% | −0.02% | #10 |
| 2010 | 8.14% | +0.12% | #9 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cambodia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cambodia's tax revenue was 11.31% in 2025. Ranked 100th globally. This represents a 7.3% decrease from the previous year.
Cambodia's tax revenue peaked at 14.57% in 2019.
The lowest tax revenue in Cambodia was 6.96% in 2003.
Cambodia ranks 100th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cambodia's tax revenue is projected to reach 11.31% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Cambodia in 2025 was 11.31%. This ranks 100th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Cambodia Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cambodia/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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