Romania Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Romania's tax revenue was 16.84% in 2025, ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Romania's tax revenue has experienced significant fluctuations over the past four decades, with a notable peak of 23.06% in 1990 following a period of economic liberalization under the communist regime. This was preceded by a trough of 4.02% in 1983, illustrating the country's struggle with economic stagnation during the early years of communist rule. Since then, Romania's tax revenue has consistently increased, albeit at a varying pace, with the latest figure standing at 16.84% in 2025. When compared to its peer countries, Romania's tax revenue ranks below that of Colombia, which recorded a tax revenue of 17.00% in 2025. The improvement in tax revenue collection can be attributed to the country's efforts to increase transparency and reduce corruption in its tax system. However, a further decline in tax revenue could result if the country fails to address its persisting income inequality and lack of a more comprehensive tax base.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Romania's tax revenue was 16.84% in 2025. Ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from the previous year.
Romania's tax revenue peaked at 23.06% in 1990.
The lowest tax revenue in Romania was 4.02% in 1983.
Romania ranks 62nd globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's tax revenue is projected to reach 16.84% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Romania in 2025 was 16.84%. This ranks 62nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_tax-revenue,
title = {Romania Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}