South Africa Tax Revenue (% of GDP) (2023)
South Africa's Tax Revenue (% of GDP): 25.4 % of GDP in 2023, -0.6pp YoY. World Bank (GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS), 1990–2023.
South Africa (2023)
25.4
% of GDP
-0.6pp YoY
YoY Change
-0.6pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
35
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25.4 | -0.6pp |
| 2022 | 26 | +0.1pp |
| 2021 | 26 | +2.7pp |
| 2020 | 23.3 | -1.6pp |
| 2019 | 24.9 | -0pp |
| 2018 | 24.9 | +0.1pp |
| 2017 | 24.8 | -0.1pp |
| 2016 | 24.8 | -0.2pp |
| 2015 | 25 | +0.6pp |
| 2014 | 24.4 | +0.6pp |
| 2013 | 23.8 | +0.5pp |
| 2012 | 23.3 | +0.5pp |
| 2011 | 22.9 | +0.4pp |
| 2010 | 22.5 | +0.6pp |
| 2009 | 21.9 | -2.4pp |
| 2008 | 24.3 | -0.5pp |
| 2007 | 24.8 | +0.4pp |
| 2006 | 24.4 | +1.4pp |
| 2005 | 23 | +1.3pp |
| 2004 | 21.7 | n/a |
About this Dataset
South Africa recorded 25.4 % of GDP in 2023. The most recent year-on-year change was -0.6pp. The historical series (1990–2023) shows a peak of 26.0 in 2022 and a trough of 18.9 in 1992.
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 south africa tax revenue (% of gdp) in South Africa, published by World Bank. Data covers 1990–2023 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2023. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 26.0 % of GDP in 2022 and reached its lowest recorded value of 18.9 in 1992. The latest reading of 25.4 in 2023 represents a year-on-year change of -0.6pp.