Guatemala Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Guatemala's tax revenue was 12.72% in 2025, ranked 86th globally. This represents a 9.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Guatemala's tax revenue stood at 12.72% in 2025, a rise of +1.15% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 12.72% by 2025. Guatemala ranked 86th globally.
Guatemala’s tax revenue as a share of GDP has risen steadily over the 35‑year series, climbing from 6.87 in 1990 to a record 12.72 in 2025, the highest point recorded since the series began. The low point occurred in 1994 at 6.77, after which fiscal reforms and broadened tax bases propelled a gradual ascent, reaching the current peak of 12.72, which places the country 86th globally. This level is comparable to Rwanda’s 12.83 and Tanzania’s 12.61, indicating that Guatemala is now aligned with other middle‑income economies that have expanded tax collections through modernisation of administration and improved compliance. The upward trajectory reflects continued efforts to diversify revenue sources beyond traditional customs duties, yet the share remains below the regional average for upper‑middle‑income nations. Maintaining the current reform agenda and enhancing digital filing systems could sustain the rise in tax revenue, while any reversal in global commodity prices or political instability might slow progress.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 13.13% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 12.72% | - | - |
| 2025 | 12.72% | +1.15% | #86 |
| 2023 | 11.57% | −0.25% | #17 |
| 2022 | 11.82% | +0.26% | #22 |
| 2021 | 11.56% | +1.60% | #27 |
| 2020 | 9.96% | −0.48% | #21 |
| 2019 | 10.44% | −0.13% | #19 |
| 2018 | 10.56% | −0.07% | #24 |
| 2017 | 10.64% | +0.21% | #25 |
| 2016 | 10.42% | +0.06% | #21 |
| 2015 | 10.36% | −0.42% | #20 |
| 2014 | 10.78% | −0.32% | #23 |
| 2013 | 11.10% | +0.09% | #26 |
| 2012 | 11.01% | −0.01% | #26 |
| 2011 | 11.02% | +0.41% | #24 |
| 2010 | 10.61% | +0.10% | #24 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guatemala matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guatemala's tax revenue was 12.72% in 2025. Ranked 86th globally. This represents a 9.9% increase from the previous year.
Guatemala's tax revenue peaked at 12.72% in 2025.
The lowest tax revenue in Guatemala was 6.77% in 1994.
Guatemala ranks 86th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guatemala's tax revenue is projected to reach 12.72% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Guatemala in 2025 was 12.72%. This ranks 86th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Guatemala Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guatemala/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}