Saudi Arabia Tax Revenue (% of GDP) (2024)
Saudi Arabia's Tax Revenue (% of GDP): 8.2 % of GDP in 2024, +0.4pp YoY. World Bank (GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS), 1990–2024.
Saudi Arabia (2024)
8.2
% of GDP
+0.4pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.4pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
15
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.2 | +0.4pp |
| 2023 | 7.8 | +0.9pp |
| 2022 | 7 | -1.7pp |
| 2021 | 8.6 | +0.7pp |
| 2020 | 7.9 | +1.3pp |
| 2019 | 6.6 | -1.3pp |
| 2018 | 7.9 | +4.8pp |
| 2017 | 3.1 | -0pp |
| 2016 | 3.2 | +0pp |
| 2015 | 3.1 | +0.5pp |
| 2014 | 2.7 | +0pp |
| 2013 | 2.7 | +0.2pp |
| 2012 | 2.5 | +0.2pp |
| 2011 | 2.3 | -0.2pp |
| 2010 | 2.5 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Saudi Arabia recorded 8.2 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.4pp. The historical series (1990–2024) shows a peak of 8.6 in 2021 and a trough of 2.3 in 2011.
Data sourced from World Bank Open Data API. Values use World Bank standardised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks saudi arabia tax revenue (% of gdp) in Saudi Arabia, published by World Bank. Data covers 1990–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 8.6 % of GDP in 2021 and reached its lowest recorded value of 2.3 in 2011. The latest reading of 8.2 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +0.4pp.