Chile Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Chile's tax revenue was 20.59% in 2025, ranked 36th globally. This represents a 16.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Chile’s tax revenue as a share of GDP has risen steadily since the early 1990s, moving from an all‑time trough of 13.19 in 1990 to a peak of 21.34 in 2022, before settling at 20.59 in 2025, which places the country 36th globally. The 53‑year series shows a pronounced upward trend, outpacing peers such as Croatia (21.04) and Mauritius (20.56) in the most recent year. The post‑trough expansion reflects structural reforms and improved tax administration that began in the 1990s, while the slight dip from the 2022 peak suggests the impact of recent fiscal adjustments. Given the continued emphasis on broadening the tax base and enhancing compliance, Chile is likely to maintain a high‑level trajectory, with future movements hinging on the balance between fiscal consolidation and economic growth.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Chile's tax revenue was 20.59% in 2025. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 16.2% increase from the previous year.
Chile's tax revenue peaked at 21.34% in 2022.
The lowest tax revenue in Chile was 13.19% in 1990.
Chile ranks 36th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chile's tax revenue is projected to reach 20.59% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Chile in 2025 was 20.59%. This ranks 36th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chile_tax-revenue,
title = {Chile Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}