Japan Tax Revenue to GDP

Central government tax revenue as a percentage of GDP.

Tax Revenue to GDP in Japan decreased to 11.14 percent of GDP in 1993 from 11.18 percent of GDP in 1992.

11.1%
▼ −0.0 pp1993 · previous 11.2%Annual · percent of GDP · Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators

Japan Tax Revenue to GDP — History

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Japan Tax Revenue to GDP — analysis in simple words

Latest reading

Tax Revenue to GDP in Japan decreased to 11.14 percent of GDP in 1993 from 11.18 percent of GDP in 1992.

Recent trend

A year earlier (1992) it was 11.2%, so the latest figure is 0.0 percentage points lower.

Historical context

This data series starts in 1991 and has 3 annual observations. The latest reading is higher than 0% of all of them.

The highest value on record is 12.6% (1991) and the lowest is 11.1% (1993). The long-run average is 11.7%.

Statistics

Latest
11.1%1993
Previous
11.2%
5-year average
11.7%
Long-run average
11.7%since 1991
All-time high
12.6%1991
All-time low
11.1%1993
Observations
3Annual

Recent Data

PeriodValueChange
199311.1%▼ −0.0 pp
199211.2%▼ −1.5 pp
199112.6%

Tax Revenue to GDP — Japan vs Peers

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Understanding Tax Revenue to GDP — a simple guide

What it measures

Central government tax revenue as a percentage of GDP.

How it is calculated

Central government tax collections ÷ GDP × 100.

Simple example

12% means central taxes equal 12% of GDP.

▲ When it is high or rising

Strong tax collection capacity.

▼ When it is low or falling

Weaker collection or a large informal economy.

Why it matters for the economy and markets

The tax-to-GDP ratio indicates fiscal capacity and the efficiency of tax collection.

How to read it

It excludes state/local taxes in federal countries, so it can understate total taxation.

Data source

World Bank — World Development Indicators (series GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS), annual data from 1991 to 1993. Values are shown exactly as published by the source and may be revised later.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current tax revenue to gdp of Japan?
Japan tax revenue to gdp was 11.1% in 1993, compared with 11.2% in the previous period, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What does tax revenue to gdp measure?
Central government tax revenue as a percentage of GDP.

Data are sourced from official international organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS) and national authorities, and are shown for educational and informational purposes only. They are not investment advice and no recommendation is made. Figures may be revised by the source; IMF figures for the current and future years are projections. This page was last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026.