Japan Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Japan's tax revenue was 11.38% in 1993, ranked 18th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 1992. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–1993.
Overview
Japan's tax revenue stood at 11.38% in 1993, a decline of +0.04% from 1992. Japan ranked 18th globally.
Japan’s tax revenue as a share of GDP fell from 12.90 percent in 1991, the all‑time peak, to 11.38 percent in 1993, the all‑time trough and the most recent World Bank observation, placing the country 18th globally. This contraction occurred during the early 1990s, a period marked by the bursting of the asset‑price bubble and a prolonged slowdown that reduced fiscal capacity. By contrast, Germany recorded a slightly higher ratio of 11.42 percent in the same year, while the Dominican Republic stood at 11.15 percent, illustrating that Japan’s decline positioned it marginally above some emerging economies despite its advanced status. The three‑year coverage underscores a brief but sharp downward swing, suggesting limited fiscal resilience amid deflationary pressures. If structural reforms broaden the tax base and stimulate growth, the downward trajectory could be arrested, potentially restoring a higher tax‑to‑GDP ratio in the coming years.
Data & projection
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Japan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Japan's tax revenue was 11.38% in 1993. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Japan's tax revenue peaked at 12.90% in 1991.
The lowest tax revenue in Japan was 11.38% in 1993.
Japan ranks 18th globally in tax revenue as of 1993.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The tax revenue of Japan in 1993 was 11.38%. This ranks 18th in the world.
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year = {2026}
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