Sudan Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Sudan's tax revenue was 7.39% in 2016, ranked 10th globally. This represents a 9.8% decrease from 2015. Data from World Bank, covering 1998–2016.
Overview
Sudan's tax revenue stood at 7.39% in 2016, a decline of +0.80% from 2015. Sudan ranked 10th globally.
Sudan's tax revenue has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past decade, with a notable all-time peak in 1999 at 638.66, followed by a steep decline to an all-time trough in 2011 at 3.86. The country's tax revenue has since recovered, reaching a relatively stable level of 7.39 in 2016, ranking it tenth globally. This recovery is somewhat comparable to that of peer country Bangladesh, which ranked eighth globally with a tax revenue of 7.32 in 2016. The sharp decline in tax revenue during the 2011 trough highlights the challenges faced by Sudan's economy during that period. Angola, another peer country, has a higher tax revenue level, at 8.58 in 2016, indicating that Sudan still has room for improvement in this area. As Sudan continues to navigate the complexities of its economy, a sustained investment in infrastructure and human capital may be necessary to improve tax revenue collections and reverse the trend of declining government revenue.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7.39% | −0.80% | #10 |
| 2015 | 8.19% | +0.21% | #9 |
| 2014 | 7.98% | +0.30% | #8 |
| 2013 | 7.68% | +0.79% | #7 |
| 2012 | 6.89% | +3.04% | #6 |
| 2011 | 3.86% | −2.01% | #4 |
| 2010 | 5.86% | −0.61% | #4 |
| 2009 | 6.47% | −632.19% | #3 |
| 1999 | 638.66% | +18.95% | #94 |
| 1998 | 619.72% | – | #93 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sudan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sudan's tax revenue was 7.39% in 2016. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 9.8% decrease from the previous year.
Sudan's tax revenue peaked at 638.66% in 1999.
The lowest tax revenue in Sudan was 3.86% in 2011.
Sudan ranks 10th globally in tax revenue as of 2016.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The tax revenue of Sudan in 2016 was 7.39%. This ranks 10th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sudan_tax-revenue,
title = {Sudan Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sudan/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}