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Saudi Arabia Tax Revenue

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

7.83% −0.36% (-4.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #109 Global Peak 8.61% (2021) Source World Bank

Saudi Arabia Tax Revenue (2010–2025)

Overview

Saudi Arabia's tax revenue stood at 7.83% in 2025, a decline of +0.36% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.83% by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 109th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2027* trend 7.79% - -
2026* trend 7.81% - -
2025* trend 7.83% - -
2025 7.83% −0.36% #109
2024 8.18% +0.38% #4
2023 7.80% +0.85% #4
2022 6.95% −1.65% #5
2021 8.61% +0.73% #12
2020 7.88% +1.27% #9
2019 6.60% −1.32% #6
2018 7.92% +4.77% #11
2017 3.14% −0.03% #5
2016 3.17% +0.03% #4
2015 3.15% +0.48% #4
2014 2.66% +0.01% #4
2013 2.65% +0.17% #3
2012 2.48% +0.18% #3
2011 2.30% −0.23% #3
Show all years (2010-2025)
* 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 +21.1% GDP growth 5.8% C/A balance 22.8%
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

Saudi Arabia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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 Saudi Arabia's tax revenue?

Saudi Arabia's tax revenue was 7.83% in 2025. Ranked 109th globally. This represents a 4.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia's tax revenue peaked at 8.61% in 2021.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Saudi Arabia?

The lowest tax revenue in Saudi Arabia was 2.30% in 2011.

How does Saudi Arabia rank in tax revenue?

Saudi Arabia ranks 109th 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 Saudi Arabia in 2025?

Saudi Arabia's tax revenue is projected to reach 7.83% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of Saudi Arabia in 2025?

The tax revenue of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was 7.83%. This ranks 109th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_tax-revenue, title = {Saudi Arabia Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }