Gabon Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
9.49%
−2.94% (-23.6%)
Gabon Tax Revenue (2012–2021)
Overview
Gabon's tax revenue stood at 9.49% in 2021, a decline of +2.94% from 2020. Gabon ranked 15th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9.49% | −2.94% | #15 |
| 2020 | 12.43% | +0.95% | #38 |
| 2019 | 11.48% | +1.26% | #27 |
| 2018 | 10.22% | −0.87% | #22 |
| 2017 | 11.08% | −0.38% | #27 |
| 2016 | 11.47% | −1.36% | #32 |
| 2015 | 12.83% | −2.28% | #44 |
| 2014 | 15.11% | −0.95% | #61 |
| 2013 | 16.06% | +2.00% | #67 |
| 2012 | 14.06% | – | #50 |
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 +27.7%
GDP growth 5.6%
C/A balance 8.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Analysis
Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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 Gabon's tax revenue?▾
Gabon's tax revenue was 9.49% in 2021. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 23.6% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest tax revenue in Gabon?▾
Gabon's tax revenue peaked at 16.06% in 2013.
What was the lowest tax revenue in Gabon?▾
The lowest tax revenue in Gabon was 9.49% in 2021.
How does Gabon rank in tax revenue?▾
Gabon ranks 15th globally in tax revenue as of 2021.
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 Gabon in 2021?▾
The tax revenue of Gabon in 2021 was 9.49%. This ranks 15th in the world.
Cite this page
APA
Gabon Tax Revenue. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/gabon/tax-revenue
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_gabon_tax-revenue,
title = {Gabon Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/tax-revenue},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}