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Switzerland Tax Revenue

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

8.60% −0.41% (-4.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #108 Global Peak 10.07% (2021) Source World Bank

Switzerland Tax Revenue (1972–2025)

Overview

Switzerland's tax revenue stood at 8.60% in 2025, a decline of +0.41% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.60% by 2025. Switzerland ranked 108th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2026* trend 8.38% - -
2025* trend 8.60% - -
2025 8.60% −0.41% #108
2023 9.00% +0.01% #7
2022 8.99% −1.08% #9
2021 10.07% +0.73% #17
2020 9.34% −0.56% #17
2019 9.91% +0.22% #15
2018 9.69% −0.37% #16
2017 10.06% +0.66% #19
2016 9.40% −0.15% #16
2015 9.56% +0.47% #15
2014 9.09% −0.17% #13
2013 9.26% +0.09% #14
2012 9.17% −0.15% #15
2011 9.32% −0.04% #14
2010 9.36% +0.02% #16
Show all years (1972-2025)
* 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 +12.7% GDP growth 2.1% C/A balance 7.2%
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

Switzerland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. 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 Switzerland's tax revenue?

Switzerland's tax revenue was 8.60% in 2025. Ranked 108th globally. This represents a 4.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Switzerland?

Switzerland's tax revenue peaked at 10.07% in 2021.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Switzerland?

The lowest tax revenue in Switzerland was 6.47% in 1973.

How does Switzerland rank in tax revenue?

Switzerland ranks 108th 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 Switzerland in 2025?

Switzerland's tax revenue is projected to reach 8.60% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of Switzerland in 2025?

The tax revenue of Switzerland in 2025 was 8.60%. This ranks 108th in the world.

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APA
Switzerland Tax Revenue. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/switzerland/tax-revenue
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_switzerland_tax-revenue, title = {Switzerland Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/switzerland/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }