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Romania Tax Revenue

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

16.84% +0.63% (+3.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #62 Global Peak 23.06% (1990) Source World Bank

Romania Tax Revenue (1981–2025)

Overview

Romania's tax revenue stood at 16.84% in 2025, a rise of +0.63% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 16.84% by 2025. Romania ranked 62nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2025* trend 16.84% - -
2025 16.84% +0.63% #62
2022 16.21% +1.21% #52
2021 15.00% +0.78% #56
2020 14.23% −0.39% #61
2019 14.62% +0.14% #58
2018 14.47% −1.11% #57
2017 15.59% −1.53% #70
2016 17.11% −1.81% #81
2015 18.92% +0.98% #95
2014 17.94% +0.18% #87
2013 17.76% +0.60% #80
2012 17.16% −0.06% #76
2011 17.22% +0.98% #73
2010 16.24% +0.97% #66
2009 15.27% −1.51% #57
Show all years (1981-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 10.4% Real rate -2.7%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Romania's tax revenue?

Romania's tax revenue was 16.84% in 2025. Ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Romania?

Romania's tax revenue peaked at 23.06% in 1990.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Romania?

The lowest tax revenue in Romania was 4.02% in 1983.

How does Romania rank in tax revenue?

Romania ranks 62nd 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 Romania in 2025?

Romania's tax revenue is projected to reach 16.84% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of Romania in 2025?

The tax revenue of Romania in 2025 was 16.84%. This ranks 62nd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_romania_tax-revenue, title = {Romania Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }