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Vanuatu Tax Revenue

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

16.82% −0.75% (-4.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #63 Global Peak 20.19% (1990) Source World Bank

Vanuatu Tax Revenue (1990–2025)

Overview

Vanuatu's tax revenue stood at 16.82% in 2025, a decline of +0.75% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 16.82% by 2025. Vanuatu ranked 63rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2026* trend 16.98% - -
2025* trend 16.82% - -
2025 16.82% −0.75% #63
2023 17.57% +1.85% #48
2022 15.72% −0.15% #50
2021 15.88% +1.84% #60
2020 14.04% −3.55% #57
2019 17.59% −0.24% #77
2018 17.84% +0.71% #77
2017 17.13% +0.82% #77
2016 16.31% +0.05% #73
2015 16.27% −2.04% #72
2014 18.30% +0.07% #91
2013 18.23% +0.85% #85
2012 17.38% +0.94% #77
2011 16.44% +0.25% #67
2010 16.19% −0.30% #65
Show all years (1990-2025)
* 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 +21.6% GDP growth 3.2% C/A balance 7.8%
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

Vanuatu matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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 Vanuatu's tax revenue?

Vanuatu's tax revenue was 16.82% in 2025. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 4.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Vanuatu?

Vanuatu's tax revenue peaked at 20.19% in 1990.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Vanuatu?

The lowest tax revenue in Vanuatu was 14.04% in 2020.

How does Vanuatu rank in tax revenue?

Vanuatu ranks 63rd 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 Vanuatu in 2025?

Vanuatu's tax revenue is projected to reach 16.82% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of Vanuatu in 2025?

The tax revenue of Vanuatu in 2025 was 16.82%. This ranks 63rd in the world.

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APA
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@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_tax-revenue, title = {Vanuatu Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }