European Union Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
European Union's tax revenue was 19.61% in 2025, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1973–2025.
Overview
European Union's tax revenue stood at 19.61% in 2025, a rise of +0.04% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 19.61% by 2025. European Union ranked 46th globally.
The European Union's tax revenue has exhibited a moderate growth trajectory over the past five decades, with a significant peak in 1999 at 20.49% of GDP. However, the indicator has declined since then, with the latest available data in 2025 showing a tax revenue of 19.61%, ranking the EU 46th globally. The EU's tax revenue experienced a trough in 1975 at 14.33% of GDP, before steadily increasing to reach its peak in the late 1990s. In comparison, the Slovak Republic, a peer EU country, has maintained a higher tax revenue, currently ranking 45th globally with 19.90% in 2025. The steady decline in tax revenue from its peak in 1999 may be attributed to various factors, including economic growth, tax policies, and global economic trends. A potential shift in tax policies or economic growth could alter the trajectory of the EU's tax revenue, potentially leading to a reversal of the current decline.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 19.57% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 19.61% | - | - |
| 2025 | 19.61% | +0.04% | #46 |
| 2023 | 19.57% | −0.28% | #63 |
| 2022 | 19.85% | −0.04% | #74 |
| 2021 | 19.89% | +0.31% | #90 |
| 2020 | 19.58% | −0.30% | #92 |
| 2019 | 19.89% | +0.07% | #92 |
| 2018 | 19.82% | +0.06% | #91 |
| 2017 | 19.75% | +0.14% | #97 |
| 2016 | 19.62% | −0.07% | #94 |
| 2015 | 19.69% | −0.11% | #99 |
| 2014 | 19.80% | +0.13% | #99 |
| 2013 | 19.67% | +0.46% | #90 |
| 2012 | 19.22% | +0.42% | #93 |
| 2011 | 18.80% | +0.10% | #90 |
| 2010 | 18.70% | +0.32% | #85 |
Analysis
European Union's tax revenue was 19.61% in 2025, a rise of +0.04% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 19.61% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
European Union's tax revenue was 19.61% in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
European Union's tax revenue peaked at 20.49% in 1999.
The lowest tax revenue in European Union was 14.33% in 1975.
European Union ranks 46th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
European Union's tax revenue is projected to reach 19.61% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of European Union in 2025 was 19.61%. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {European Union Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/european-union/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}