Ecuador Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Ecuador's tax revenue was 11.76% in 2025, ranked 95th globally. This represents a 10.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2013–2025.
Overview
Ecuador's tax revenue stood at 11.76% in 2025, a decline of +1.33% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 11.76% by 2025. Ecuador ranked 95th globally.
Ecuador’s tax revenue as a share of GDP has fallen steadily over the 11‑year span from 2013 to 2025, slipping from 14.12 % in the earliest year to a trough of 11.76 % in 2025, the lowest point recorded in the series and the 95th position globally. The indicator peaked in 2015 at 16.39 %, a level that has not been approached since, reflecting the fiscal contraction that followed the decline in oil prices and the subsequent fiscal adjustments. By comparison, peer economies with similar rankings such as Uzbekistan (11.93 %) and Belarus (11.62 %) are maintaining slightly higher shares, suggesting that Ecuador’s tax base is lagging behind regional counterparts. The persistent downward trajectory points to structural challenges in broadening the tax net and improving compliance, while recent policy proposals aimed at expanding indirect taxes and formalising the informal sector could modestly reverse the trend if implemented effectively.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 11.76% | - | - |
| 2025 | 11.76% | −1.33% | #95 |
| 2022 | 13.09% | +0.35% | #31 |
| 2021 | 12.74% | −0.21% | #37 |
| 2020 | 12.94% | −0.46% | #45 |
| 2019 | 13.40% | −0.89% | #44 |
| 2018 | 14.29% | +0.60% | #54 |
| 2017 | 13.69% | −0.85% | #57 |
| 2016 | 14.54% | −1.85% | #62 |
| 2015 | 16.39% | +2.37% | #75 |
| 2014 | 14.02% | −0.10% | #54 |
| 2013 | 14.12% | – | #51 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ecuador 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
Ecuador's tax revenue was 11.76% in 2025. Ranked 95th globally. This represents a 10.2% decrease from the previous year.
Ecuador's tax revenue peaked at 16.39% in 2015.
The lowest tax revenue in Ecuador was 11.76% in 2025.
Ecuador ranks 95th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ecuador's tax revenue is projected to reach 11.76% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Ecuador in 2025 was 11.76%. This ranks 95th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ecuador_tax-revenue,
title = {Ecuador Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ecuador/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}