Falling to a series low
France Tax Revenue as Percentage of GDP moved from 23.30 Percentage in 2015 to 22.78 Percentage in 2024 (−2.2%), an average of −0.2% a year. The series high was 24.79 Percentage in 2020 and the low 22.78 Percentage in 2024.
What France Tax Revenue as Percentage of GDP shows
France Tax Revenue as Percentage of GDP was 22.78 Percentage in 2024, down 1.7% on 2023. The Tax Revenue as a Percentage of GDP dataset for France provides a comprehensive assessment of the country's tax collection performance relative to economic output, offering valuable insights into fiscal strength, government revenue generation, and public finance management.
A 8.1% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2024) is 2.01 Percentage. The sharpest single-year move was −5.6% in 2023.
Ranks 9 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, France ranks 9 for 2024, behind Denmark (33.36 Percentage) and Sweden (27.23 Percentage). It accounts for 164.8% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
France Tax Revenue as Percentage of GDP by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Percentage.
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| Year | Percentage | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Trough | 22.78 | −1.7% |
| 2023 | 23.18 | −5.6% |
| 2022 | 24.55 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 23.98 | −3.3% |
| 2020Peak | 24.79 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 24.66 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 24.31 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 23.79 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 23.15 | −0.6% |
| 2015 | 23.30 | — |
Regional context
How France compares in Europe & Central Asia
Tax Revenue as Percentage of GDP by country, 2024, Percentage. France is highlighted.
1Denmark33.36
2Sweden27.23
3UK26.89
4Italy25.60
5Finland25.33
6Netherlands25.28
7France22.78
8Turkey17.62
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Tax Revenue as Percentage of GDP — – Tax Revenue (% of GDP) refers to the total tax revenue collected by the central government, expressed as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Tax revenue consists of compulsory, unrequited payments made by individuals and businesses to the government for public purposes. The indicator measures the relative size of tax collections compared with the overall economy and is widely used to assess a government's revenue-generating capacity, fiscal performance, and tax effort.
The data includes compulsory tax payments collected by the central government, such as taxes on income, profits and capital gains, payroll taxes, property taxes, taxes on goods and services (including VAT, GST, and excise duties), taxes on international trade, customs duties, and other taxes recorded under the IMF Government Finance Statistics (GFS) framework. The indicator is expressed as a percentage of GDP using standardized national accounts and government finance statistics.
The data excludes non-tax government revenue such as grants, fees, licenses, administrative charges, dividends from state-owned enterprises, and income from government assets. It also excludes fines, penalties, most social security contributions, refunds treated as negative revenue, and informal or unrecorded tax collections not captured in official government finance statistics. For many countries, the indicator reflects central government tax revenue only and may not include taxes collected by state, provincial, or local governments.
About this indicator
Tax Revenue as Percentage of GDP — – Tax Revenue (% of GDP) refers to the total tax revenue collected by the central government, expressed as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Tax revenue consists of compulsory, unrequited payments made by individuals and businesses to the government for public purposes. The indicator measures the relative size of tax collections compared with the overall economy and is widely used to assess a government's revenue-generating capacity, fiscal performance, and tax effort.
Measured as a Percentage, the dataset spans 2015–2024 and shows that France consistently maintained one of the highest tax-to-GDP ratios among major advanced economies. Tax revenue increased from 23.30% of GDP in 2015 to 24.79% in 2020, reflecting steady revenue growth before moderating to 23.98% in 2021. The ratio recovered to 24.55% in 2022 before easing to 23.18% in 2023 and 22.78% in 2024, the lowest level since the beginning of the period.
The year-wise trend reflects France's strong fiscal capacity and well-established tax system, while also illustrating the effects of changing economic conditions and evolving fiscal policies during the latter years of the decade. Despite the recent decline, tax revenue remained above 22% of GDP throughout the period, underscoring the country's sustained ability to finance public services, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and social protection programs.
This dataset is a valuable resource for policymakers, economists, financial institutions, investors, researchers, and international organizations seeking to evaluate fiscal sustainability, taxation efficiency, and government revenue performance. It supports benchmarking France against regional and global economies, assessing the effectiveness of tax reforms, forecasting future revenue trends, and analyzing the relationship between taxation, economic growth, and public expenditure. The data also contributes to studies on fiscal policy, macroeconomic stability, public finance, and long-term economic competitiveness.
Overall, the 2015–2024 dataset highlights France's consistently high tax revenue relative to GDP while demonstrating recent moderation in fiscal performance. It provides a reliable foundation for fiscal analysis, policy development, economic forecasting, and international comparisons.
- Indicator
- Tax Revenue as Percentage of GDP
- Country
- France
- Region
- Europe & Central Asia
- Unit
- Percentage
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- BFSI
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- data.worldbank.org
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Frequently asked questions
What is France Tax Revenue as Percentage of GDP?
Definition – Tax Revenue (% of GDP) refers to the total tax revenue collected by the central government, expressed as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Tax revenue consists of compulsory, unrequited payments made by individuals and businesses to the government for public purposes. The indicator measures the relative size of tax collections compared with the overall economy and is widely used to assess a government's revenue-generating capacity, fiscal performance, and tax effort.
What was France Tax Revenue as Percentage of GDP in 2024?
France Tax Revenue as Percentage of GDP was 22.78 Percentage in 2024, down 1.7% on 2023.
How has France Tax Revenue as Percentage of GDP changed between 2015 and 2024?
France Tax Revenue as Percentage of GDP moved from 23.30 Percentage in 2015 to 22.78 Percentage in 2024 (−2.2%), an average of −0.2% a year. The series high was 24.79 Percentage in 2020 and the low 22.78 Percentage in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest France Tax Revenue as Percentage of GDP?
The highest value was 24.79 Percentage in 2020 and the lowest was 22.78 Percentage in 2024.
What does the France Tax Revenue as Percentage of GDP data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes compulsory tax payments collected by the central government, such as taxes on income, profits and capital gains, payroll taxes, property taxes, taxes on goods and services (including VAT, GST, and excise duties), taxes on international trade, customs duties, and other taxes recorded under the IMF Government Finance Statistics (GFS) framework. The indicator is expressed as a percentage of GDP using standardized national accounts and government finance statistics. Excluded: The data excludes non-tax government revenue such as grants, fees, licenses, administrative charges, dividends from state-owned enterprises, and income from government assets. It also excludes fines, penalties, most social security contributions, refunds treated as negative revenue, and informal or unrecorded tax collections not captured in official government finance statistics. For many countries, the indicator reflects central government tax revenue only and may not include taxes collected by state, provincial, or local governments.
Where does the France Tax Revenue as Percentage of GDP data come from?
The series is sourced from data.worldbank.org (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Percentage.
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