Distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of in Greece

Greece: Distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of was 30.3% in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
30.3%
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
1st
of 37 countries
All-time high
30.5%
in 2019
All-time low
5.4%
in 2007
Years of data
14
2007–2020

Distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of in Greece, 2007–2020

1020302007201320202007: 5.4 Percentage2008: 5.5 Percentage2009: 5.5 Percentage2010: 6 Percentage2011: 12.8 Percentage2012: 9.9 Percentage2013: 10.7 Percentage2014: 24.2 Percentage2015: 24.3 Percentage2016: 24.2 Percentage2017: 23.7 Percentage2018: 23.5 Percentage2019: 30.5 Percentage2020: 30.3 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

Greece recorded 30.3% for distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of in 2020.

That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 405.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of in Greece peaked at 30.5% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 5.4%, in 2007.

That places Greece 1st out of 37 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of in Greece, year by year

Annual values for Distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of their gross income by household type - experimental statistics in Greece, 2007 to 2020.
Year Percentage Change
2007 5.4%
2008 5.5% +1.9%
2009 5.5% +0.0%
2010 6.0% +9.1%
2011 12.8% +113.3%
2012 9.9% -22.7%
2013 10.7% +8.1%
2014 24.2% +126.2%
2015 24.3% +0.4%
2016 24.2% -0.4%
2017 23.7% -2.1%
2018 23.5% -0.8%
2019 30.5% +29.8%
2020 30.3% -0.7%

Greece compared with similar countries

  • Greece's 30.3% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.5%, 5.5× the median. (27 countries reporting)
  • Greece's 30.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.0%, 6.1× the median. (28 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of in Greece changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2014 +126.2% 10.7% 24.2%
2011 +113.3% 6.0% 12.8%
2019 +29.8% 23.5% 30.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5.5% 5.4% 5.5% 3
2010s 19.0% 6.0% 30.5% 10
2020s 30.3% 30.3% 30.3% 1

Countries ranked near Greece

  1. 2 Denmark 29.1% compare
  2. 3 Sweden 18.5% compare
  3. 4 Netherlands 16.1% compare
  4. 4 Netherlands 16.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of in Greece?
Distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of in Greece was 30.3% in 2020, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of recorded in Greece?
The highest recorded value was 30.5% in 2019.
What is the lowest distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was 5.4% in 2007.
How does Greece rank for distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of?
Greece ranks 1st out of 37 countries with data for 2020.
Is distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of rising or falling in Greece?
Over the last ten years it is up 405.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Greece data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of their gross income by household type - experimental statistics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of their gross income by household type - experimental statistics
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
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Coverage
37 places, 574 data points, 2003–2020
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