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Equatorial Guinea Tax Revenue

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

5.57% −1.03% (-15.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #113 Global Peak 12.76% (2009) Source World Bank

Equatorial Guinea Tax Revenue (2006–2025)

Overview

Equatorial Guinea's tax revenue stood at 5.57% in 2025, a decline of +1.03% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.57% by 2025. Equatorial Guinea ranked 113th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2025* trend 5.57% - -
2025 5.57% −1.03% #113
2022 6.60% +1.20% #3
2021 5.40% −2.62% #3
2020 8.01% −1.29% #11
2019 9.30% +3.13% #14
2018 6.17% +0.19% #6
2017 5.98% −0.40% #7
2016 6.38% −5.07% #6
2015 11.46% +3.16% #29
2014 8.30% −0.22% #10
2013 8.52% −0.23% #9
2012 8.74% +1.73% #13
2011 7.02% −0.57% #6
2010 7.59% −5.18% #7
2009 12.76% +4.98% #41
Show all years (2006-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 +3192.5% GDP growth 3.2% C/A balance 6.6%
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

Equatorial Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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 Equatorial Guinea's tax revenue?

Equatorial Guinea's tax revenue was 5.57% in 2025. Ranked 113th globally. This represents a 15.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Equatorial Guinea?

Equatorial Guinea's tax revenue peaked at 12.76% in 2009.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Equatorial Guinea?

The lowest tax revenue in Equatorial Guinea was 5.40% in 2021.

How does Equatorial Guinea rank in tax revenue?

Equatorial Guinea ranks 113th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.

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 projected tax revenue of Equatorial Guinea in 2025?

Equatorial Guinea's tax revenue is projected to reach 5.57% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of Equatorial Guinea in 2025?

The tax revenue of Equatorial Guinea in 2025 was 5.57%. This ranks 113th in the world.

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