Spain Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Spain's tax revenue was 16.37% in 2025, ranked 67th globally. This represents a 9.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1972–2025.
Overview
Spain's tax revenue stood at 16.37% in 2025, a rise of +1.37% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 16.37% by 2025. Spain ranked 67th globally.
Spain’s tax revenue as a percentage of GDP stood at 16.37% in 2025, ranking the country 67th globally according to World Bank data. This figure reflects a modest increase from its historical low of 8.59% in 1974 and remains slightly below its all-time peak of 16.74% reached in 1989. Over the 44-year coverage period, Spain’s tax revenue has generally trended upward from the 8.97% recorded in 1972, though growth has plateaued in recent years. In comparative terms, Spain’s tax burden is similar to that of Mongolia, which reported 16.44%, and slightly higher than Brazil’s 15.79% and Ireland’s 15.66%. The proximity to its 1989 peak suggests limited expansion in fiscal capacity despite economic fluctuations and structural changes over the decades. Sustained increases in tax revenue as a share of GDP may depend on broader economic reforms, improvements in tax compliance, or shifts in fiscal policy priorities. Absent significant policy changes or economic restructuring, Spain’s tax revenue ratio is likely to remain near current levels in the near term.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 16.84% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 16.37% | - | - |
| 2025 | 16.37% | +1.37% | #67 |
| 2023 | 15.00% | −0.47% | #39 |
| 2022 | 15.47% | +0.59% | #48 |
| 2021 | 14.88% | +1.43% | #55 |
| 2020 | 13.45% | −0.21% | #50 |
| 2019 | 13.66% | −0.47% | #47 |
| 2018 | 14.13% | +0.50% | #51 |
| 2017 | 13.63% | −0.06% | #56 |
| 2016 | 13.68% | −0.40% | #52 |
| 2015 | 14.08% | +0.03% | #57 |
| 2014 | 14.05% | +0.50% | #55 |
| 2013 | 13.54% | +1.84% | #46 |
| 2012 | 11.71% | −0.12% | #30 |
| 2011 | 11.83% | −0.53% | #29 |
| 2010 | 12.36% | +2.17% | #36 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Spain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Spain's tax revenue was 16.37% in 2025. Ranked 67th globally. This represents a 9.2% increase from the previous year.
Spain's tax revenue peaked at 16.74% in 1989.
The lowest tax revenue in Spain was 8.59% in 1974.
Spain ranks 67th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Spain's tax revenue is projected to reach 16.37% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Spain in 2025 was 16.37%. This ranks 67th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_spain_tax-revenue,
title = {Spain Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/spain/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}