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Greece Tax Revenue

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

27.92% +1.23% (+4.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #7 Global Peak 27.92% (2025) Source World Bank

Greece Tax Revenue (1972–2025)

Overview

Greece's tax revenue stood at 27.92% in 2025, a rise of +1.23% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 27.92% by 2025. Greece ranked 7th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2026* trend 28.35% - -
2025* trend 27.92% - -
2025 27.92% +1.23% #7
2023 26.69% −1.09% #92
2022 27.78% +2.20% #110
2021 25.58% +0.59% #118
2020 24.99% −0.94% #129
2019 25.93% −1.18% #129
2018 27.11% +0.37% #132
2017 26.74% −0.29% #138
2016 27.03% +1.64% #137
2015 25.40% −0.00% #135
2014 25.40% +0.67% #130
2013 24.73% −0.22% #118
2012 24.95% +2.50% #119
2011 22.46% +2.02% #109
2010 20.43% +0.39% #98
Show all years (1972-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.2% GDP growth 1.4% Unemployment 10.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Greece matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1996. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greece's tax revenue?

Greece's tax revenue was 27.92% in 2025. Ranked 7th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Greece?

Greece's tax revenue peaked at 27.92% in 2025.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Greece?

The lowest tax revenue in Greece was 12.50% in 1981.

How does Greece rank in tax revenue?

Greece ranks 7th 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 Greece in 2025?

Greece's tax revenue is projected to reach 27.92% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of Greece in 2025?

The tax revenue of Greece in 2025 was 27.92%. This ranks 7th in the world.

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