Tunisia Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Tunisia's tax revenue was 20.12% in 2012, ranked 95th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2011. Data from World Bank, covering 1972–2012.
Overview
Tunisia's tax revenue stood at 20.12% in 2012, a decline of +0.06% from 2011. Tunisia ranked 95th globally.
Tunisia’s tax revenue as a share of GDP stood at 20.12 in 2012, placing the country 95th in the world and slightly above the European Union average of 19.22. The series, which spans 41 years, shows modest upward movement from an all‑time trough of 17.79 in 1972 to a peak of 23.07 in 1983, after which the ratio settled into a relatively narrow band between the early‑1970s low and the mid‑1980s high. Compared with peers of similar rank, Croatia recorded 20.13 and Estonia 20.16 in the same period, suggesting that Tunisia’s fiscal capacity is broadly comparable to other middle‑income economies. The modest rise from the 1970s trough reflects gradual formalisation of the tax base and periodic reforms, yet the failure to surpass the 1983 peak indicates limited progress in broadening revenue sources. Continued diversification of the economy and improvement in tax administration could lift the ratio further, sustaining a modest upward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 20.12% | −0.06% | #95 |
| 2011 | 20.17% | +0.98% | #95 |
| 2010 | 19.20% | −0.85% | #88 |
| 2009 | 20.05% | −0.45% | #90 |
| 2008 | 20.50% | +1.43% | #80 |
| 2007 | 19.07% | +0.56% | #58 |
| 2006 | 18.51% | −0.37% | #58 |
| 2005 | 18.88% | +0.21% | #61 |
| 2004 | 18.67% | −0.07% | #65 |
| 2003 | 18.75% | −0.80% | #66 |
| 2002 | 19.54% | −0.06% | #66 |
| 2001 | 19.60% | +0.31% | #61 |
| 2000 | 19.29% | +0.16% | #55 |
| 1999 | 19.13% | −0.05% | #59 |
| 1998 | 19.18% | +0.74% | #59 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tunisia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tunisia's tax revenue was 20.12% in 2012. Ranked 95th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Tunisia's tax revenue peaked at 23.07% in 1983.
The lowest tax revenue in Tunisia was 17.79% in 1972.
Tunisia ranks 95th globally in tax revenue as of 2012.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The tax revenue of Tunisia in 2012 was 20.12%. This ranks 95th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tunisia_tax-revenue,
title = {Tunisia Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tunisia/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}