Year 2025Rank #10 GlobalPeak 26.63% (2025)Source World Bank
South Africa Tax Revenue (1972–2025)
Overview
South Africa's tax revenue stood at 26.63% in 2025, a rise of +1.23% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 26.63% by 2025. South Africa ranked 10th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
South Africa matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. 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 South Africa's tax revenue?▾
South Africa's tax revenue was 26.63% in 2025. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 4.8% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest tax revenue in South Africa?▾
South Africa's tax revenue peaked at 26.63% in 2025.
What was the lowest tax revenue in South Africa?▾
The lowest tax revenue in South Africa was 15.03% in 1972.
How does South Africa rank in tax revenue?▾
South Africa ranks 10th 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 South Africa in 2025?▾
South Africa's tax revenue is projected to reach 26.63% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the tax revenue of South Africa in 2025?▾
The tax revenue of South Africa in 2025 was 26.63%. This ranks 10th in the world.
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South Africa Tax Revenue. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/south-africa/tax-revenue
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_south-africa_tax-revenue,
title = {South Africa Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-africa/tax-revenue},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}