North Macedonia Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
North Macedonia's tax revenue was 18.37% in 2025, ranked 51st globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
North Macedonia’s tax revenue as a share of GDP has shown modest fluctuation over the past two decades, moving from 18.43 % in 2005 to a recent 18.37 % in 2025, placing the country 51st globally. The series reached its highest point of 19.07 % in 2007, shortly before the global financial crisis, and fell to a trough of 15.67 % in 2013, reflecting the regional slowdown and domestic fiscal tightening. Since that low, the ratio has recovered gradually but has not surpassed its pre‑crisis peak, hovering close to peers such as Uruguay at 18.38 % and Poland at 18.32 % in the same year. The persistence of a narrow band between 15 % and 19 % suggests a relatively stable fiscal structure, yet further diversification of the tax base and improved compliance could be required to lift the ratio above the 2007 peak and sustain a more upward trajectory.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
North Macedonia's tax revenue was 18.37% in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from the previous year.
North Macedonia's tax revenue peaked at 19.07% in 2007.
The lowest tax revenue in North Macedonia was 15.67% in 2013.
North Macedonia ranks 51st globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
North Macedonia's tax revenue is projected to reach 18.37% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of North Macedonia in 2025 was 18.37%. This ranks 51st in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {North Macedonia Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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