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Germany Tax Revenue

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

10.28% −0.36% (-3.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #105 Global Peak 12.10% (2013) Source World Bank

Germany Tax Revenue (1972–2025)

Overview

Germany's tax revenue stood at 10.28% in 2025, a decline of +0.36% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.28% by 2025. Germany ranked 105th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2026* trend 10.03% - -
2025* trend 10.28% - -
2025 10.28% −0.36% #105
2023 10.64% −0.57% #12
2022 11.20% −0.27% #16
2021 11.48% +0.31% #26
2020 11.16% −0.74% #27
2019 11.90% −0.05% #30
2018 11.95% −0.02% #32
2017 11.97% +0.14% #38
2016 11.83% −0.15% #34
2015 11.99% −0.06% #34
2014 12.05% −0.05% #32
2013 12.10% +0.18% #30
2012 11.91% +0.16% #31
2011 11.75% +0.45% #27
2010 11.30% −0.53% #28
Show all years (1972-2025)
* 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 +10.2% GDP growth 3.9% C/A balance 6.9%
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

Germany 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

What is Germany's tax revenue?

Germany's tax revenue was 10.28% in 2025. Ranked 105th globally. This represents a 3.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Germany?

Germany's tax revenue peaked at 12.10% in 2013.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Germany?

The lowest tax revenue in Germany was 9.71% in 1983.

How does Germany rank in tax revenue?

Germany ranks 105th 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 Germany in 2025?

Germany's tax revenue is projected to reach 10.28% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of Germany in 2025?

The tax revenue of Germany in 2025 was 10.28%. This ranks 105th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_germany_tax-revenue, title = {Germany Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/germany/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }