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South Africa - Tax Revenue 1986

Name: South Africa Tax Revenue 1986
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Tax revenue as % of GDP · World Bank

20.12% −0.70% from 1985 Global rank: 35th

South Africa's tax revenue was 20.12% in 1986, decreased +0.70% from 20.81% in 1985. This was the 35th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1986▾

Tax Revenue by Country - 1986
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Kuwait	2.10%	8.1%
2nd	Romania	4.46%	6.3%
3rd	Iran, Islamic Republic of	6.78%	-7.4%
4th	Bhutan	7.11%	5.7%
5th	Myanmar	7.41%	-10.2%
6th	Bolivia, Plurinational State of	8.02%	-2.9%
7th	Switzerland	8.31%	8.3%
8th	Germany	9.90%	-2.5%
9th	United States	10.16%	-2.1%
10th	Maldives	10.29%	3.0%
11th	India	10.43%	3.5%
12th	Dominican Republic	11.28%	16.4%
13th	Türkiye	11.73%	3.4%
14th	Mexico	11.86%	-3.6%
15th	Singapore	12.74%	-18.7%
16th	Korea	12.89%	-2.2%
17th	Costa Rica	13.26%	-0.1%
18th	Peru	13.38%	-10.6%
19th	Thailand	13.62%	-0.5%
20th	Spain	14.44%	14.7%
21st	Indonesia	14.62%	-22.0%
22nd	Greece	15.81%	12.9%
23rd	Egypt, Arab Republic of	16.32%	-5.4%
24th	Cyprus	16.70%	0.9%
25th	Uruguay	16.76%	5.1%
26th	Malta	17.18%	-2.8%
27th	European Union	17.23%	3.1%
28th	Mauritius	17.54%	-1.3%
29th	Portugal	17.55%	-0.4%
30th	Chile	17.70%	-1.2%
31st	Austria	18.04%	-0.7%
32nd	Sweden	19.17%	-5.2%
33rd	Iceland	19.62%	1.0%
34th	France	19.83%	-0.2%
35th	South Africa	20.12%	-3.3%
36th	Netherlands	21.23%	4.5%
37th	Italy	22.13%	8.7%
38th	Tunisia	22.52%	2.4%
39th	Australia	22.53%	0.3%
40th	Finland	23.98%	2.1%
41st	Luxembourg	24.16%	-2.8%
42nd	United Kingdom	24.50%	-2.5%
43rd	Norway	25.62%	-0.1%
44th	Ireland	27.35%	0.5%
45th	Seychelles	30.04%	4.2%
46th	New Zealand	30.18%	1.6%
47th	Lesotho	31.70%	-10.9%
48th	Israel	32.52%	-2.8%
49th	Denmark	32.87%	7.4%
50th	Hungary	34.13%	14.3%

FAQ

What was South Africa's tax revenue in 1986?▾

South Africa's tax revenue in 1986 was 20.12%. This ranked 35th globally.

How did South Africa's tax revenue change in 1986?▾

South Africa's tax revenue decreased by 3.3% in 1986 compared to 1985.

Which country had the highest tax revenue in 1986?▾

Hungary had the highest tax revenue in 1986 at 34.13%.

What is the tax revenue of South Africa in 1986?▾

The tax revenue of South Africa in 1986 was 20.12%. This ranked 35th globally.

How does 1986 compare to 1985 for South Africa's tax revenue?▾

South Africa's tax revenue went from 20.81% in 1985 to 20.12% in 1986, a 3.3% decrease.

HistorySaid - pattern alert

South Africa matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 1986. Historically: 386 occurrences, 278 successful (72%). Outcome 24 months later: 12.8%. View full analysis →

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