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Malta Tax Revenue

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

20.20% −1.28% (-6.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #39 Global Peak 26.89% (2007) Source World Bank

Malta Tax Revenue (1972–2025)

Overview

Malta's tax revenue stood at 20.20% in 2025, a decline of +1.28% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 20.20% by 2025. Malta ranked 39th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2026* trend 19.53% - -
2025* trend 20.20% - -
2025 20.20% −1.28% #39
2023 21.48% −1.51% #76
2022 22.99% +0.58% #95
2021 22.41% −0.08% #106
2020 22.49% −2.62% #118
2019 25.10% −0.32% #126
2018 25.43% −0.58% #127
2017 26.01% −0.24% #136
2016 26.25% +1.93% #136
2015 24.32% −1.25% #128
2014 25.58% +0.43% #131
2013 25.14% −0.15% #121
2012 25.30% −0.12% #122
2011 25.41% +0.27% #120
2010 25.14% −0.76% #116
Show all years (1972-2025)
* 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 +15.9% GDP growth 6.8% C/A balance 7.1%
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

Malta matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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 Malta's tax revenue?

Malta's tax revenue was 20.20% in 2025. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 6.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Malta?

Malta's tax revenue peaked at 26.89% in 2007.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Malta?

The lowest tax revenue in Malta was 16.55% in 1987.

How does Malta rank in tax revenue?

Malta ranks 39th 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 Malta in 2025?

Malta's tax revenue is projected to reach 20.20% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of Malta in 2025?

The tax revenue of Malta in 2025 was 20.20%. This ranks 39th in the world.

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Malta Tax Revenue. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/malta/tax-revenue
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@misc{historysaid_malta_tax-revenue, title = {Malta Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/malta/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }