Togo Tax Revenue to GDP
Central government tax revenue as a percentage of GDP.
Tax Revenue to GDP in Togo increased to 13.92 percent of GDP in 2023 from 13.40 percent of GDP in 2022.
Togo Tax Revenue to GDP — History
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Togo Tax Revenue to GDP — analysis in simple words
Latest reading
Tax Revenue to GDP in Togo increased to 13.92 percent of GDP in 2023 from 13.40 percent of GDP in 2022.
Over the last three years it rose twice and fell once.
Recent trend
A year earlier (2022) it was 13.4%, so the latest figure is 0.5 percentage points higher.
Over the past five years the average was 13.5%, with a range from 12.7% to 13.9%. The latest value is above that five-year average.
Historical context
This data series starts in 2004 and has 20 annual observations. The latest reading is higher than 95% of all of them.
The highest value on record is 13.9% (2023) and the lowest is 9.1% (2005). The long-run average is 12.0%.
Compared with other countries
Among 142 economies with recent data, Togo ranks 92nd from the top. The median across all these economies is 17.0%, so Togo is below the typical country.
Within Sub-Saharan Africa (32 economies with data) it ranks 14th; the regional median is 12.7%.
Statistics
- Latest
- 13.9%2023
- Previous
- 13.4%
- 5-year average
- 13.5%
- Long-run average
- 12.0%since 2004
- All-time high
- 13.9%2023
- All-time low
- 9.1%2005
- Observations
- 20Annual
Recent Data
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13.9% | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2022 | 13.4% | ▼ −0.5 pp |
| 2021 | 13.9% | ▲ +1.2 pp |
| 2020 | 12.7% | ▼ −0.9 pp |
| 2019 | 13.6% | ▲ +0.7 pp |
| 2018 | 12.9% | ▼ −0.2 pp |
| 2017 | 13.1% | ▼ −0.8 pp |
| 2016 | 13.9% | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2015 | 13.8% | ▲ +0.6 pp |
| 2014 | 13.2% | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 2013 | 12.1% | ▲ +0.7 pp |
| 2012 | 11.4% | ▼ −0.0 pp |
| 2011 | 11.4% | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 2010 | 10.5% | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2009 | 10.3% | ▼ −0.0 pp |
| 2008 | 10.3% | ▼ −0.5 pp |
| 2007 | 10.9% | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 2006 | 9.8% | ▲ +0.7 pp |
| 2005 | 9.1% | ▼ −0.2 pp |
| 2004 | 9.3% |
Tax Revenue to GDP — Togo vs Peers
Latest available reading for each economy (periods may differ). Togo highlighted.
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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.
12% means central taxes equal 12% of GDP.
Strong tax collection capacity.
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 2004 to 2023. Values are shown exactly as published by the source and may be revised later.
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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.