Kiribati Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Kiribati's tax revenue was 16.55% in 2025, ranked 65th globally. This represents a 6.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2011–2025.
Overview
Kiribati's tax revenue stood at 16.55% in 2025, a decline of +1.16% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 16.55% by 2025. Kiribati ranked 65th globally.
Kiribati’s tax revenue as a share of GDP has shown modest movement over the 14‑year series, rising from 16.35 in 2011 to 16.55 in 2025, which places the nation 65th globally. The indicator peaked at 22.30 in 2019, a level considerably above the recent average, before falling to an all‑time trough of 15.92 in 2014. The post‑peak decline suggests that the brief surge was not sustained, and the current figure remains close to the early‑period baseline. Compared with peers of similar rank, Korea recorded 16.62 and Mongolia 16.44, indicating that Kiribati’s tax effort is broadly aligned with other small economies though still below Vanuatu’s 16.82. The modest upward drift from 2011 to 2025 hints at gradual fiscal consolidation, but future changes in domestic revenue mobilization or external assistance will be decisive in determining whether the upward trajectory can be maintained.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 15.51% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 16.55% | - | - |
| 2025 | 16.55% | −1.16% | #65 |
| 2023 | 17.72% | −2.54% | #49 |
| 2022 | 20.25% | −1.59% | #76 |
| 2021 | 21.84% | +0.32% | #102 |
| 2020 | 21.53% | −0.77% | #107 |
| 2019 | 22.30% | +4.39% | #109 |
| 2018 | 17.91% | −0.55% | #78 |
| 2017 | 18.46% | −3.06% | #93 |
| 2016 | 21.52% | +1.79% | #106 |
| 2015 | 19.73% | +3.81% | #103 |
| 2014 | 15.92% | −0.63% | #70 |
| 2013 | 16.55% | −0.28% | #72 |
| 2012 | 16.83% | +0.49% | #74 |
| 2011 | 16.35% | – | #64 |
Analysis
Kiribati's tax revenue was 16.55% in 2025, a decline of −1.16% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 16.55% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kiribati's tax revenue was 16.55% in 2025. Ranked 65th globally. This represents a 6.6% decrease from the previous year.
Kiribati's tax revenue peaked at 22.30% in 2019.
The lowest tax revenue in Kiribati was 15.92% in 2014.
Kiribati ranks 65th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kiribati's tax revenue is projected to reach 16.55% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Kiribati in 2025 was 16.55%. This ranks 65th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kiribati_tax-revenue,
title = {Kiribati Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kiribati/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}