Moldova Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Moldova's tax revenue was 19.44% in 2025, ranked 47th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Moldova's tax revenue stood at 19.44% in 2025, a rise of +0.85% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 19.44% by 2025. Moldova ranked 47th globally.
Moldova’s tax revenue as a share of GDP has risen steadily since the 1996 trough of 12.09, reaching an all‑time high of 20.57 in 2007 before moderating to 19.44 in 2025, which places the country 47th globally. The 2025 figure is only slightly below the European Union average of 19.61 and comparable to Ukraine’s 19.32, indicating that Moldova’s fiscal capacity is now on par with its regional peers despite a historically lower base. The upward trajectory since the mid‑1990s reflects successive tax reforms, broader formalisation of the economy and improved compliance, while the modest dip from the 2007 peak suggests limits to revenue growth in a small, open economy vulnerable to external shocks. Continued convergence with EU standards, diversification of the tax base and the implementation of digital filing systems could sustain the modest upward trend, potentially lifting Moldova’s tax‑to‑GDP ratio above the current 19.44 benchmark in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 19.73% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 19.44% | - | - |
| 2025 | 19.44% | +0.85% | #47 |
| 2023 | 18.59% | −0.34% | #57 |
| 2022 | 18.92% | +0.53% | #68 |
| 2021 | 18.39% | +0.48% | #78 |
| 2020 | 17.91% | +0.25% | #83 |
| 2019 | 17.66% | −0.36% | #78 |
| 2018 | 18.01% | +0.29% | #82 |
| 2017 | 17.73% | +1.30% | #86 |
| 2016 | 16.43% | +0.14% | #75 |
| 2015 | 16.29% | −0.54% | #73 |
| 2014 | 16.83% | +1.36% | #78 |
| 2013 | 15.47% | −0.13% | #60 |
| 2012 | 15.60% | +0.36% | #65 |
| 2011 | 15.24% | +0.08% | #57 |
| 2010 | 15.16% | −2.52% | #59 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Moldova matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Moldova's tax revenue was 19.44% in 2025. Ranked 47th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from the previous year.
Moldova's tax revenue peaked at 20.57% in 2007.
The lowest tax revenue in Moldova was 12.09% in 1996.
Moldova ranks 47th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Moldova's tax revenue is projected to reach 19.44% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Moldova in 2025 was 19.44%. This ranks 47th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Moldova Tax Revenue},
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publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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