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Jamaica Tax Revenue

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

23.67% −1.85% (-7.3%)
Year 2020 Rank #122 Global Peak 25.53% (2019) Source World Bank

Jamaica Tax Revenue (1988–2020)

Overview

Jamaica's tax revenue stood at 23.67% in 2020, a decline of +1.85% from 2019. Jamaica ranked 122nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2020 23.67% −1.85% #122
2019 25.53% +0.53% #127
2018 24.99% +0.39% #124
2017 24.60% +0.01% #129
2016 24.59% +1.06% #130
2015 23.53% −0.52% #126
2014 24.05% +0.04% #122
2013 24.01% −0.32% #115
2012 24.33% +0.97% #116
2011 23.36% −0.91% #114
2010 24.28% −0.68% #114
2009 24.96% +0.27% #111
2008 24.68% −0.10% #102
2007 24.79% +0.77% #90
2006 24.01% +0.80% #87
Show all years (1988-2020)

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 10.3% Real rate -1.1%
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

Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. 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 Jamaica's tax revenue?

Jamaica's tax revenue was 23.67% in 2020. Ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 7.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Jamaica?

Jamaica's tax revenue peaked at 25.53% in 2019.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Jamaica?

The lowest tax revenue in Jamaica was 19.91% in 1997.

How does Jamaica rank in tax revenue?

Jamaica ranks 122nd globally in tax revenue as of 2020.

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 tax revenue of Jamaica in 2020?

The tax revenue of Jamaica in 2020 was 23.67%. This ranks 122nd in the world.

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