Zimbabwe Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Zimbabwe's tax revenue was 7.21% in 2018, ranked 8th globally. This represents a 32.0% increase from 2017. Data from World Bank, covering 2009–2018.
Overview
Zimbabwe's tax revenue stood at 7.21% in 2018, a rise of +1.75% from 2017. Zimbabwe ranked 8th globally.
Zimbabwe’s tax revenue as a share of GDP fell from 9.20 in 2009 to a low of 5.47 in 2017, before modestly rising to 7.21 in 2018, placing the country eighth globally among the listed economies. The all‑time peak of 17.93 in 2011 occurred during a brief period of relative macro‑stability before hyperinflation and fiscal disarray eroded the tax base. By contrast, the Democratic Republic of Congo recorded a comparable share of 7.44 in the same year, while Bangladesh stood at 7.73, illustrating that Zimbabwe’s recent level remains below peers with similar development challenges. The eight‑year coverage shows a pronounced downward trajectory punctuated by a recent uptick, suggesting that reforms aimed at broadening the tax net and improving collection efficiency could reverse the long‑term decline and sustain higher revenue ratios in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7.21% | +1.75% | #8 |
| 2017 | 5.47% | −9.99% | #6 |
| 2016 | 15.46% | −2.22% | #68 |
| 2015 | 17.67% | −0.16% | #87 |
| 2012 | 17.84% | −0.09% | #83 |
| 2011 | 17.93% | +0.49% | #80 |
| 2010 | 17.44% | +8.24% | #77 |
| 2009 | 9.20% | – | #16 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zimbabwe's tax revenue was 7.21% in 2018. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 32.0% increase from the previous year.
Zimbabwe's tax revenue peaked at 17.93% in 2011.
The lowest tax revenue in Zimbabwe was 5.47% in 2017.
Zimbabwe ranks 8th globally in tax revenue as of 2018.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The tax revenue of Zimbabwe in 2018 was 7.21%. This ranks 8th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_tax-revenue,
title = {Zimbabwe Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}