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Chile Tax Revenue

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

20.59% +2.87% (+16.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #36 Global Peak 21.34% (2022) Source World Bank

Chile Tax Revenue (1972–2025)

Overview

Chile's tax revenue stood at 20.59% in 2025, a rise of +2.87% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 20.59% by 2025. Chile ranked 36th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2026* trend 21.10% - -
2025* trend 20.59% - -
2025 20.59% +2.87% #36
2023 17.72% −3.62% #50
2022 21.34% +1.66% #83
2021 19.68% +3.48% #88
2020 16.20% −1.52% #73
2019 17.72% −0.68% #79
2018 18.40% +0.89% #87
2017 17.51% +0.04% #81
2016 17.47% −0.08% #87
2015 17.55% +0.50% #86
2014 17.04% −0.41% #79
2013 17.46% −1.53% #78
2012 18.99% +0.05% #92
2011 18.94% +1.47% #91
2010 17.47% +2.87% #78
Show all years (1972-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +10.0% GDP growth 5.9% C/A balance 0.9%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chile's tax revenue?

Chile's tax revenue was 20.59% in 2025. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 16.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Chile?

Chile's tax revenue peaked at 21.34% in 2022.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Chile?

The lowest tax revenue in Chile was 13.19% in 1990.

How does Chile rank in tax revenue?

Chile ranks 36th 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 Chile in 2025?

Chile's tax revenue is projected to reach 20.59% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of Chile in 2025?

The tax revenue of Chile in 2025 was 20.59%. This ranks 36th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_chile_tax-revenue, title = {Chile Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }