Countries by Tax Revenue as a Share of GDP 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by total tax revenue including social contributions as a percentage of GDP in 2024, according to OECD Revenue Statistics. Denmark and France consistently lead OECD countries in tax-to-GDP ratio, collecting over 46% of national income as tax revenue — figures that reflect comprehensive welfare states with universal healthcare, generous pension systems, free higher education, and extensive social support networks funded through broad-based taxation.

✨ AI Insight

The gap between the leading countries and those with lower tax-to-GDP ratios is significant, particularly when comparing Denmark's 47.4% to the United States' 27.7%. This disparity suggests a fundamental difference in governmental approaches to social services and public investment. Countries like Denmark and France, with their high tax revenues, are able to provide comprehensive social safety nets, including universal healthcare and free education. In contrast, the U.S. appears to prioritize lower taxation, which may limit the scope of public services. The trend indicates that nations with higher tax revenues often correlate with higher levels of public welfare, suggesting a potential trade-off between tax levels and the breadth of social services offered.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

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Denmark leads with 47 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 42 · median: 45.

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Gap in 2024: Denmark is 1.7× larger than United States.