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Guinea-Bissau Tax Revenue

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

9.11% +0.47% (+5.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #106 Global Peak 9.48% (2017) Source World Bank

Guinea-Bissau Tax Revenue (2017–2025)

Overview

Guinea-Bissau's tax revenue stood at 9.11% in 2025, a rise of +0.47% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.11% by 2025. Guinea-Bissau ranked 106th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2026* trend 9.31% - -
2025* trend 9.11% - -
2025 9.11% +0.47% #106
2023 8.64% −0.06% #5
2022 8.70% −0.09% #8
2021 8.79% +1.84% #13
2020 6.95% −1.59% #5
2019 8.53% −0.32% #12
2018 8.86% −0.62% #13
2017 9.48% #14
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 10.5% Real rate -6.9%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Guinea-Bissau matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guinea-Bissau's tax revenue?

Guinea-Bissau's tax revenue was 9.11% in 2025. Ranked 106th globally. This represents a 5.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau's tax revenue peaked at 9.48% in 2017.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Guinea-Bissau?

The lowest tax revenue in Guinea-Bissau was 6.95% in 2020.

How does Guinea-Bissau rank in tax revenue?

Guinea-Bissau ranks 106th 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 Guinea-Bissau in 2025?

Guinea-Bissau's tax revenue is projected to reach 9.11% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of Guinea-Bissau in 2025?

The tax revenue of Guinea-Bissau in 2025 was 9.11%. This ranks 106th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_guinea-bissau_tax-revenue, title = {Guinea-Bissau Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea-bissau/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }