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Timor-Leste Tax Revenue

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

12.02% −9.63% (-44.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #93 Global Peak 147.64% (2012) Source World Bank

Timor-Leste Tax Revenue (2010–2025)

Overview

Timor-Leste's tax revenue stood at 12.02% in 2025, a decline of +9.63% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 12.02% by 2025. Timor-Leste ranked 93rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2025* trend 12.02% - -
2025 12.02% −9.63% #93
2022 21.64% +6.56% #84
2021 15.09% +2.44% #58
2020 12.64% −10.17% #40
2019 22.81% −2.44% #112
2018 25.25% +5.02% #125
2017 20.23% +5.14% #101
2016 15.09% −21.08% #67
2015 36.17% −26.62% #146
2014 62.79% −31.07% #143
2013 93.87% −53.78% #133
2012 147.64% +12.16% #135
2011 135.48% +25.31% #131
2010 110.17% #127
* 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 +42.4% GDP growth 5.4% C/A balance 54.8%
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

Timor-Leste matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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 Timor-Leste's tax revenue?

Timor-Leste's tax revenue was 12.02% in 2025. Ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 44.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste's tax revenue peaked at 147.64% in 2012.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Timor-Leste?

The lowest tax revenue in Timor-Leste was 12.02% in 2025.

How does Timor-Leste rank in tax revenue?

Timor-Leste ranks 93rd 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 Timor-Leste in 2025?

Timor-Leste's tax revenue is projected to reach 12.02% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of Timor-Leste in 2025?

The tax revenue of Timor-Leste in 2025 was 12.02%. This ranks 93rd in the world.

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Timor-Leste Tax Revenue. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/tax-revenue
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@misc{historysaid_timor-leste_tax-revenue, title = {Timor-Leste Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }