Greece Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Greece's tax revenue was 27.92% in 2025, ranked 7th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Greece’s tax‑to‑GDP ratio has risen steadily over the 49‑year series, climbing from 13.08 % in 1972 to a record 27.92 % in 2025, the seventh‑highest level among all economies. The all‑time trough of 12.50 % occurred in 1981, reflecting the fiscal weakness of the early 1980s, while the post‑2008 reforms and subsequent broadening of the tax base propelled the ratio upward, reaching its peak in the current year. Greece’s 2025 figure is closely matched by the United Kingdom’s 27.90 % and sits just below Sweden’s 28.06 %, indicating convergence with advanced European peers that have long maintained high tax burdens. The upward trajectory is anchored in higher indirect taxes, improved compliance and a gradual shift toward services with higher tax rates. Continued structural reforms, digitalisation of tax administration and a stable macro‑environment will be crucial to sustain the rise and potentially narrow the gap with the highest‑ranking peers.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Greece's tax revenue was 27.92% in 2025. Ranked 7th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from the previous year.
Greece's tax revenue peaked at 27.92% in 2025.
The lowest tax revenue in Greece was 12.50% in 1981.
Greece ranks 7th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Greece's tax revenue is projected to reach 27.92% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Greece in 2025 was 27.92%. This ranks 7th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Greece Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/greece/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}