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Kazakhstan Tax Revenue

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

12.28% +0.39% (+3.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #89 Global Peak 18.26% (2011) Source World Bank

Kazakhstan Tax Revenue (1997–2025)

Overview

Kazakhstan's tax revenue stood at 12.28% in 2025, a rise of +0.39% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 12.28% by 2025. Kazakhstan ranked 89th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2026* trend 12.68% - -
2025* trend 12.28% - -
2025 12.28% +0.39% #89
2023 11.89% −0.17% #18
2022 12.06% +2.61% #24
2021 9.45% +1.13% #14
2020 8.32% −3.47% #13
2019 11.79% +0.07% #29
2018 11.72% +1.41% #30
2017 10.30% +0.38% #22
2016 9.92% +0.09% #19
2015 9.84% −4.36% #19
2014 14.19% −1.84% #57
2013 16.03% +2.72% #66
2012 13.31% −4.95% #43
2011 18.26% +2.55% #85
2010 15.71% +1.80% #63
Show all years (1997-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +21.9% GDP growth 7.3% C/A balance 1.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Kazakhstan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kazakhstan's tax revenue?

Kazakhstan's tax revenue was 12.28% in 2025. Ranked 89th globally. This represents a 3.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan's tax revenue peaked at 18.26% in 2011.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Kazakhstan?

The lowest tax revenue in Kazakhstan was 6.79% in 1997.

How does Kazakhstan rank in tax revenue?

Kazakhstan ranks 89th 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 Kazakhstan in 2025?

Kazakhstan's tax revenue is projected to reach 12.28% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of Kazakhstan in 2025?

The tax revenue of Kazakhstan in 2025 was 12.28%. This ranks 89th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_kazakhstan_tax-revenue, title = {Kazakhstan Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/kazakhstan/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }