Portugal Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Portugal's tax revenue was 23.06% in 2025, ranked 21st globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1973–2025.
Overview
Portugal's tax revenue stood at 23.06% in 2025, a rise of +0.44% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 23.06% by 2025. Portugal ranked 21st globally.
Portugal's tax revenue has demonstrated a steady upward trajectory since its inception in 1973, with the all-time peak of 23.17% of GDP reached in 2022, marginally higher than its 2025 level of 23.06%. The 1973 trough of 11.49% serves as a stark contrast to the robust performance witnessed in recent years. In comparison, Iceland's tax revenue has surpassed Portugal's, standing at 23.29% in 2025. Hungary, a peer with a similar tax revenue level to Portugal, has also experienced a slight decline. France, another peer, lags behind Portugal with a 2025 tax revenue of 22.85%. The growth in tax revenue in Portugal is expected to be sustained, but a significant economic downturn or changes in tax policies could alter this trajectory. A potential shift in government priorities or a decline in economic growth could impact Portugal's tax revenue, necessitating a reassessment of its fiscal policies.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 23.18% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 23.06% | - | - |
| 2025 | 23.06% | +0.44% | #21 |
| 2023 | 22.62% | −0.55% | #80 |
| 2022 | 23.17% | +0.89% | #96 |
| 2021 | 22.28% | +0.02% | #105 |
| 2020 | 22.26% | −0.19% | #115 |
| 2019 | 22.45% | −0.40% | #110 |
| 2018 | 22.84% | +0.21% | #112 |
| 2017 | 22.64% | +0.02% | #115 |
| 2016 | 22.62% | −0.46% | #116 |
| 2015 | 23.08% | +0.20% | #122 |
| 2014 | 22.87% | +0.00% | #115 |
| 2013 | 22.87% | +1.86% | #109 |
| 2012 | 21.01% | −0.35% | #102 |
| 2011 | 21.36% | +1.49% | #102 |
| 2010 | 19.87% | +0.78% | #93 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal 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
Portugal's tax revenue was 23.06% in 2025. Ranked 21st globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Portugal's tax revenue peaked at 23.17% in 2022.
The lowest tax revenue in Portugal was 11.49% in 1973.
Portugal ranks 21st globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Portugal's tax revenue is projected to reach 23.06% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Portugal in 2025 was 23.06%. This ranks 21st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_tax-revenue,
title = {Portugal Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}