Italy Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Italy's tax revenue was 24.68% in 2025, ranked 15th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1973–2025.
Overview
Italy's tax revenue stood at 24.68% in 2025, a decline of +0.03% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 24.68% by 2025. Italy ranked 15th globally.
Italy’s tax revenue as a share of GDP has risen steadily from the all‑time trough of 12.52 % in 1973 to an all‑time peak of 26.21 % in 1993, before moderating to 24.68 % in 2025, placing the country 15th globally. The 1990s surge reflected extensive fiscal reforms and higher indirect taxes, while the post‑crisis era saw a gradual easing of the tax burden amid efforts to stimulate growth. By comparison, peer nations such as the Netherlands record 25.52 % and Israel 24.31 % in the same year, indicating that Italy remains slightly above the average of comparable advanced economies. The 52‑year coverage shows a long‑term upward trajectory, yet the recent slight decline from the 1993 peak suggests limited fiscal space for further increases without compromising competitiveness. Future movements will likely depend on the balance between revenue needs and reforms aimed at broadening the tax base, which could either sustain the current level or reverse the modest downward drift.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 24.67% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 24.68% | - | - |
| 2025 | 24.68% | −0.03% | #15 |
| 2023 | 24.71% | +0.10% | #87 |
| 2022 | 24.61% | −0.27% | #103 |
| 2021 | 24.88% | +0.03% | #116 |
| 2020 | 24.85% | +0.18% | #128 |
| 2019 | 24.66% | +0.42% | #123 |
| 2018 | 24.24% | −0.45% | #120 |
| 2017 | 24.70% | −0.39% | #131 |
| 2016 | 25.08% | +0.24% | #132 |
| 2015 | 24.84% | −0.13% | #131 |
| 2014 | 24.97% | −0.21% | #128 |
| 2013 | 25.18% | +0.27% | #122 |
| 2012 | 24.91% | +1.22% | #118 |
| 2011 | 23.69% | −0.05% | #115 |
| 2010 | 23.74% | −0.12% | #111 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Italy matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1986. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Italy's tax revenue was 24.68% in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Italy's tax revenue peaked at 26.21% in 1993.
The lowest tax revenue in Italy was 12.52% in 1973.
Italy ranks 15th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Italy's tax revenue is projected to reach 24.68% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Italy in 2025 was 24.68%. This ranks 15th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Italy Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/italy/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}