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North Macedonia Tax Revenue

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

18.37% +0.62% (+3.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #51 Global Peak 19.07% (2007) Source World Bank

North Macedonia Tax Revenue (2005–2025)

Overview

North Macedonia's tax revenue stood at 18.37% in 2025, a rise of +0.62% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 18.37% by 2025. North Macedonia ranked 51st globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2026* trend 18.66% - -
2025* trend 18.37% - -
2025 18.37% +0.62% #51
2023 17.76% +0.07% #51
2022 17.69% +0.29% #61
2021 17.39% +1.27% #71
2020 16.13% −0.96% #71
2019 17.08% −0.49% #73
2018 17.57% +0.41% #75
2017 17.16% +0.21% #78
2016 16.95% +0.13% #79
2015 16.82% +0.58% #79
2014 16.24% +0.57% #73
2013 15.67% −0.75% #61
2012 16.42% −0.58% #72
2011 17.00% +0.13% #71
2010 16.87% −0.26% #75
Show all years (2005-2025)
* 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 +21.7% GDP growth 2.6% C/A balance 0.3%
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

North Macedonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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 North Macedonia's tax revenue?

North Macedonia's tax revenue was 18.37% in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in North Macedonia?

North Macedonia's tax revenue peaked at 19.07% in 2007.

What was the lowest tax revenue in North Macedonia?

The lowest tax revenue in North Macedonia was 15.67% in 2013.

How does North Macedonia rank in tax revenue?

North Macedonia ranks 51st 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 North Macedonia in 2025?

North Macedonia's tax revenue is projected to reach 18.37% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of North Macedonia in 2025?

The tax revenue of North Macedonia in 2025 was 18.37%. This ranks 51st in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_north-macedonia_tax-revenue, title = {North Macedonia Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }