Croatia Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Croatia's tax revenue was 21.04% in 2025, ranked 35th globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Croatia's tax revenue stood at 21.04% in 2025, a decline of +0.14% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 21.04% by 2025. Croatia ranked 35th globally.
Croatia's tax revenue has exhibited a mixed trend since its independence in 1991. Initially, the country experienced a significant decline in tax revenue, reaching an all-time low of 14.50% in 1991, coinciding with the start of the Croatian War of Independence. However, following a period of stabilization, tax revenue began to increase, peaking at 26.16% in 1994. Since then, Croatia's tax revenue has generally trended downwards, with the latest available data showing a tax revenue percentage of 21.04% in 2025. This places Croatia at rank 35 globally, closely trailing Bulgaria which has a tax revenue percentage of 21.27%. The downward trend in tax revenue may be attributed to various factors including a reduction in corporate tax rates and a shift towards a more business-friendly environment. However, a potential increase in tax revenue could be triggered by a significant expansion in the country's manufacturing sector, which has been a key driver of economic growth in recent years.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 20.97% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 21.04% | - | - |
| 2025 | 21.04% | −0.14% | #35 |
| 2023 | 21.18% | −0.49% | #73 |
| 2022 | 21.68% | +0.60% | #85 |
| 2021 | 21.07% | +0.20% | #96 |
| 2020 | 20.88% | −1.10% | #103 |
| 2019 | 21.97% | +0.19% | #104 |
| 2018 | 21.79% | −0.23% | #105 |
| 2017 | 22.02% | +0.11% | #110 |
| 2016 | 21.90% | +0.49% | #110 |
| 2015 | 21.42% | +1.03% | #110 |
| 2014 | 20.38% | −0.22% | #103 |
| 2013 | 20.60% | +0.47% | #97 |
| 2012 | 20.13% | +0.48% | #96 |
| 2011 | 19.65% | −0.63% | #93 |
| 2010 | 20.28% | +0.00% | #96 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Croatia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Croatia's tax revenue was 21.04% in 2025. Ranked 35th globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.
Croatia's tax revenue peaked at 26.16% in 1994.
The lowest tax revenue in Croatia was 14.50% in 1991.
Croatia ranks 35th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Croatia's tax revenue is projected to reach 21.04% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Croatia in 2025 was 21.04%. This ranks 35th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Croatia Tax Revenue},
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publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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