Mexico Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Mexico's tax revenue was 14.47% in 2025, ranked 76th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1972–2025.
Overview
Mexico's tax revenue stood at 14.47% in 2025, a rise of +0.27% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 14.47% by 2025. Mexico ranked 76th globally.
Mexico’s tax revenue as a share of GDP has risen steadily over the 46‑year series, climbing from a low of 7.09 % in 1973 to an all‑time high of 14.47 % in 2025, the most recent World Bank estimate that places the country 76th globally. The early 1970s trough reflected limited fiscal capacity in a period of modest economic diversification, while the post‑2000 reforms and broader formalization of the economy have driven the gradual ascent, culminating in the 2025 peak that now exceeds the levels recorded by peers such as Canada (14.37 %) and approaches those of Singapore (14.29 %). The upward trajectory suggests that continued improvements in tax administration, expansion of the informal sector’s contribution, and potential adjustments to rates could sustain higher revenue ratios, although any reversal in growth or major policy shifts would likely alter the current path.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 14.70% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 14.47% | - | - |
| 2025 | 14.47% | +0.27% | #76 |
| 2023 | 14.19% | +0.79% | #35 |
| 2022 | 13.40% | −0.01% | #32 |
| 2021 | 13.41% | −0.49% | #44 |
| 2020 | 13.90% | +1.11% | #53 |
| 2019 | 12.79% | +0.08% | #38 |
| 2018 | 12.71% | +0.02% | #40 |
| 2017 | 12.69% | −0.44% | #43 |
| 2016 | 13.12% | +0.78% | #44 |
| 2015 | 12.35% | +2.10% | #39 |
| 2014 | 10.24% | +0.36% | #21 |
| 2013 | 9.88% | +0.53% | #18 |
| 2012 | 9.35% | −0.26% | #17 |
| 2011 | 9.62% | −0.06% | #17 |
| 2010 | 9.68% | +0.44% | #17 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mexico's tax revenue was 14.47% in 2025. Ranked 76th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Mexico's tax revenue peaked at 14.47% in 2025.
The lowest tax revenue in Mexico was 7.09% in 1973.
Mexico ranks 76th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mexico's tax revenue is projected to reach 14.47% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Mexico in 2025 was 14.47%. This ranks 76th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Mexico Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mexico/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}