Year 2025Rank #8 GlobalPeak 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.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
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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United Kingdom Tax Revenue. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/united-kingdom/tax-revenue
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title = {United Kingdom Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-kingdom/tax-revenue},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}