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Uruguay Tax Revenue

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

18.38% +0.21% (+1.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #50 Global Peak 21.73% (2016) Source World Bank

Uruguay Tax Revenue (1972–2025)

Overview

Uruguay's tax revenue stood at 18.38% in 2025, a rise of +0.21% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 18.38% by 2025. Uruguay ranked 50th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2027* trend 18.39% - -
2026* trend 18.38% - -
2025* trend 18.38% - -
2025 18.38% +0.21% #50
2024 18.16% −0.50% #16
2023 18.66% +0.06% #58
2022 18.60% +0.78% #67
2021 17.82% −0.74% #75
2020 18.55% +0.69% #89
2019 17.87% −0.46% #80
2018 18.32% +0.25% #86
2017 18.08% −3.65% #90
2016 21.73% +4.64% #109
2015 17.10% −0.18% #82
2014 17.28% −0.58% #81
2013 17.86% +0.07% #82
2012 17.79% −0.41% #81
2011 18.20% +0.06% #84
Show all years (1972-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 9.8% GDP growth -7.4% Unemployment 10.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Uruguay matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uruguay's tax revenue?

Uruguay's tax revenue was 18.38% in 2025. Ranked 50th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Uruguay?

Uruguay's tax revenue peaked at 21.73% in 2016.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Uruguay?

The lowest tax revenue in Uruguay was 10.45% in 1973.

How does Uruguay rank in tax revenue?

Uruguay ranks 50th 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 Uruguay in 2025?

Uruguay's tax revenue is projected to reach 18.38% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of Uruguay in 2025?

The tax revenue of Uruguay in 2025 was 18.38%. This ranks 50th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_uruguay_tax-revenue, title = {Uruguay Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/uruguay/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }