Malta Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Malta's tax revenue was 20.20% in 2025, ranked 39th globally. This represents a 6.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Malta's tax revenue has experienced fluctuations over the 52-year coverage period, with the latest value standing at 20.20 in 2025. This places Malta 39th globally, closely trailed by Bosnia and Herzegovina at 20.18 and surpassed by Mauritius at 20.56. The country's tax revenue peaked in 2007 at 26.89, whereas its lowest point was reached in 1987 at 16.55. Compared to its peers, Malta's current tax revenue is marginally higher than that of Botswana at 20.14, but lower than Burkina Faso's 20.34. Malta's tax revenue trajectory has been relatively stable in recent years, but remains below its pre-2007 levels. As the global economic landscape continues to evolve, Malta's tax revenue trend is likely to be influenced by its ability to adapt to changing international tax policies and attract foreign investment to drive economic growth.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Malta's tax revenue was 20.20% in 2025. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 6.0% decrease from the previous year.
Malta's tax revenue peaked at 26.89% in 2007.
The lowest tax revenue in Malta was 16.55% in 1987.
Malta ranks 39th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malta's tax revenue is projected to reach 20.20% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Malta in 2025 was 20.20%. This ranks 39th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Malta Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malta/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}