Indonesia Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Indonesia's tax revenue was 11.06% in 2009, ranked 27th globally. This represents a 16.9% decrease from 2008. Data from World Bank, covering 1972–2009.
Overview
Indonesia's tax revenue stood at 11.06% in 2009, a decline of +2.25% from 2008. Indonesia ranked 27th globally.
Indonesia's tax revenue as a percentage of GDP has experienced significant fluctuations over the past three decades. The country's all-time peak in tax revenue was achieved in 1981, when it reached 21.95%, a level surpassed by only a few nations globally. Conversely, the 2009 value of 11.06% marked the lowest point in the country's tax revenue history, ranking 27th globally. This stark contrast highlights the country's inconsistent ability to collect taxes. Compared to its peers, Indonesia's tax revenue is lower than that of Guatemala, which ranked 10th globally with a value of 10.50%. The 2009 value is also lower than that of Burkina Faso, which ranked 26th with 11.13%. A stable increase in tax revenue would require sustained economic growth and improvements in tax collection systems. A significant increase in revenue could be achieved through reforms aimed at reducing tax evasion and increasing the tax base, such as expanding the tax net to include more individuals and businesses.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 11.06% | −2.25% | #27 |
| 2008 | 13.31% | +0.98% | #36 |
| 2004 | 12.33% | −0.05% | #27 |
| 2003 | 12.39% | +0.56% | #27 |
| 2002 | 11.83% | +0.25% | #23 |
| 2001 | 11.58% | −4.74% | #21 |
| 1999 | 16.32% | +1.29% | #48 |
| 1998 | 15.03% | −0.98% | #44 |
| 1997 | 16.01% | +1.78% | #42 |
| 1996 | 14.23% | −0.73% | #33 |
| 1995 | 14.96% | −0.98% | #33 |
| 1994 | 15.95% | +1.59% | #36 |
| 1993 | 14.36% | −2.77% | #29 |
| 1992 | 17.12% | −0.07% | #42 |
| 1991 | 17.19% | −1.95% | #41 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Indonesia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Indonesia's tax revenue was 11.06% in 2009. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 16.9% decrease from the previous year.
Indonesia's tax revenue peaked at 21.95% in 1981.
The lowest tax revenue in Indonesia was 11.06% in 2009.
Indonesia ranks 27th globally in tax revenue as of 2009.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The tax revenue of Indonesia in 2009 was 11.06%. This ranks 27th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_indonesia_tax-revenue,
title = {Indonesia Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/indonesia/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}