Mozambique and Zambia recorded higher ratios than in 2010
Mozambique moved from 14.35% in 2010 to 22.35% in 2023. Zambia moved from 12.84% to 17.27%. Mozambique’s series also includes a higher estimate of 26.68% in 2019. Source 1
Lesotho’s 2023 reading followed two lower years
The series recorded 31.87% in 2021 and 30.44% in 2022 before reaching 40.00% in 2023. Botswana was at 22.42% in 2023, up from 19.65% a year earlier. Source 1
Tax revenue is one part of public revenue
The indicator covers compulsory tax payments within the reporting scope. Other receipts such as certain fees and grants are separate items. Consult the source’s government coverage before comparing the full revenue of two countries. Source 2
GDP also changes the ratio
Collections can rise in cash terms while the ratio falls if nominal GDP rises faster. To identify a policy or collection effect, compare the tax breakdown, GDP and changes in reporting coverage. Source 2