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United Kingdom Tax Revenue

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

27.90% +0.94% (+3.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #8 Global Peak 27.90% (2025) Source World Bank

United Kingdom Tax Revenue (1972–2025)

Overview

United Kingdom's tax revenue stood at 27.90% in 2025, a rise of +0.94% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 27.90% by 2025. United Kingdom ranked 8th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2027* trend 29.04% - -
2026* trend 28.47% - -
2025* trend 27.90% - -
2025 27.90% +0.94% #8
2024 26.96% +0.08% #26
2023 26.87% +0.32% #94
2022 26.55% +0.56% #107
2021 25.99% +1.45% #120
2020 24.54% −0.37% #125
2019 24.91% −0.41% #125
2018 25.33% −0.09% #126
2017 25.42% +0.13% #134
2016 25.29% +0.37% #134
2015 24.92% +0.20% #133
2014 24.71% −0.31% #125
2013 25.03% +0.03% #120
2012 25.00% −0.73% #121
2011 25.73% +0.56% #124
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 +24.7% GDP growth 3.6% C/A balance 0.7%
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

United Kingdom matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1985. 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 United Kingdom's tax revenue?

United Kingdom's tax revenue was 27.90% in 2025. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in United Kingdom?

United Kingdom's tax revenue peaked at 27.90% in 2025.

What was the lowest tax revenue in United Kingdom?

The lowest tax revenue in United Kingdom was 21.07% in 1973.

How does United Kingdom rank in tax revenue?

United Kingdom ranks 8th 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 United Kingdom in 2025?

United Kingdom's tax revenue is projected to reach 27.90% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of United Kingdom in 2025?

The tax revenue of United Kingdom in 2025 was 27.90%. This ranks 8th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_united-kingdom_tax-revenue, title = {United Kingdom Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/united-kingdom/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }