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Congo, Republic of Tax Revenue

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

6.51% −1.82% (-21.8%)
Year 2021 Rank #5 Global Peak 13.09% (2016) Source World Bank

Congo, Republic of Tax Revenue (2001–2021)

Overview

Congo, Republic of's tax revenue stood at 6.51% in 2021, a decline of +1.82% from 2020. Congo, Republic of ranked 5th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2021 6.51% −1.82% #5
2020 8.32% +1.22% #14
2019 7.10% +0.27% #8
2018 6.83% −3.31% #7
2017 10.14% −2.95% #20
2016 13.09% +0.89% #43
2015 12.20% +2.61% #37
2014 9.58% +0.96% #15
2013 8.62% +1.35% #10
2012 7.28% −0.84% #7
2011 8.11% +1.21% #9
2010 6.90% −1.32% #5
2009 8.22% +2.33% #10
2008 5.90% −0.13% #3
2007 6.03% +0.73% #4
Show all years (2001-2021)

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 +26.9% GDP growth 2.2% C/A balance 13.2%
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

Congo, Republic of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. 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 Congo, Republic of's tax revenue?

Congo, Republic of's tax revenue was 6.51% in 2021. Ranked 5th globally. This represents a 21.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Congo, Republic of?

Congo, Republic of's tax revenue peaked at 13.09% in 2016.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Congo, Republic of?

The lowest tax revenue in Congo, Republic of was 5.30% in 2006.

How does Congo, Republic of rank in tax revenue?

Congo, Republic of ranks 5th globally in tax revenue as of 2021.

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 tax revenue of Congo, Republic of in 2021?

The tax revenue of Congo, Republic of in 2021 was 6.51%. This ranks 5th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_congo-republic-of_tax-revenue, title = {Congo, Republic of Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/congo-republic-of/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }