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Egypt, Arab Republic of Tax Revenue

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

12.52% +0.30% (+2.4%)
Year 2015 Rank #41 Global Peak 26.24% (1981) Source World Bank

Egypt, Arab Republic of Tax Revenue (1975–2015)

Overview

Egypt, Arab Republic of's tax revenue stood at 12.52% in 2015, a rise of +0.30% from 2014. Egypt, Arab Republic of ranked 41st globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2015 12.52% +0.30% #41
2014 12.22% −1.28% #33
2013 13.50% +1.11% #44
2012 12.38% −1.62% #35
2011 14.01% −0.12% #44
2010 14.13% −1.53% #50
2009 15.66% +0.34% #60
2008 15.32% −0.03% #46
2007 15.35% −0.48% #41
2006 15.83% +1.76% #45
2005 14.07% +0.23% #33
2004 13.84% +0.49% #38
2003 13.35% −0.06% #38
2002 13.41% −2.56% #37
1997 15.96% −1.50% #40
Show all years (1975-2015)

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 28.3% Rate 24.3% Gap -4.0pp Reserves YoY +35.8%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Egypt, Arab Republic of matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Egypt, Arab Republic of's tax revenue?

Egypt, Arab Republic of's tax revenue was 12.52% in 2015. Ranked 41st globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Egypt, Arab Republic of?

Egypt, Arab Republic of's tax revenue peaked at 26.24% in 1981.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Egypt, Arab Republic of?

The lowest tax revenue in Egypt, Arab Republic of was 12.22% in 2014.

How does Egypt, Arab Republic of rank in tax revenue?

Egypt, Arab Republic of ranks 41st globally in tax revenue as of 2015.

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 Egypt, Arab Republic of in 2015?

The tax revenue of Egypt, Arab Republic of in 2015 was 12.52%. This ranks 41st in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_egypt-arab-republic-of_tax-revenue, title = {Egypt, Arab Republic of Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/egypt-arab-republic-of/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }