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United Kingdom Lowest Tax Revenue

21.07% in 1973
Tax revenue as % of GDP · World Bank

The lowest tax revenue in United Kingdom was 21.07% in 1973. The top 5 years were: 1973 (21.07%), 1979 (21.90%), 1978 (22.15%), 1989 (22.76%), 1996 (22.97%).

Top 5 Lowest Years▾
United Kingdom Top 5 Lowest Tax Revenue Years
RankYearValue
1st 1973 21.07%
2nd 1979 21.90%
3rd 1978 22.15%
4th 1989 22.76%
5th 1996 22.97%
All Data (sorted by value)▾
YearValueChangeRank
1979 21.90% −0.25% 41st
1973 21.07% −1.95% 33rd
1997 23.61% +0.64% 76th
1996 22.97% −0.17% 74th
1995 23.15% −0.65% 76th
1993 22.98% −1.30% 70th
1989 22.76% −0.23% 41st
1988 22.99% −0.17% 39th
1978 22.15% −1.17% 39th
2009 24.01% −2.31% 109th
1994 23.80% +0.82% 71st
1987 23.16% −1.34% 39th
1980 23.88% +1.97% 41st
1977 23.33% −0.47% 41st
1976 23.80% −0.46% 42nd
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Source: World Bank (GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS)
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