Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Share of central government spending funded by taxes was 53.5% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Republic of Moldova, 2000–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of central government spending funded by taxes in Republic of Moldova is 53.5%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.7% on the previous year and down 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of central government spending funded by taxes in Republic of Moldova peaked at 65.5% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 47.8%, in 2009.
Republic of Moldova ranks 104th of 174 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 51.0% | — |
| 2001 | 53.9% | +5.7% |
| 2002 | 55.5% | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 65.5% | +18.0% |
| 2004 | 61.2% | -6.4% |
| 2005 | 62.7% | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 61.2% | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 61.2% | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 59.1% | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 47.8% | -19.1% |
| 2010 | 53.3% | +11.5% |
| 2011 | 55.8% | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 57.8% | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 59.2% | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 57.3% | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 57.2% | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 60.3% | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 63.2% | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 63.2% | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 60.7% | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 54.2% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | 60.2% | +11.0% |
| 2022 | 57.3% | -4.8% |
| 2023 | 53.5% | -6.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.9% | 47.8% | 65.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.8% | 53.3% | 63.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 56.3% | 53.5% | 60.2% | 4 |
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More economy & growth data for Republic of Moldova
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 21.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2419 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 2,085 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate 18.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 4.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 36,221 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 20.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1716 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,479 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 18.78 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of central government spending funded by taxes in Republic of Moldova?
- Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Republic of Moldova was 53.5% in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of central government spending funded by taxes recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 65.5% in 2003.
- What is the lowest share of central government spending funded by taxes recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.8% in 2009.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for share of central government spending funded by taxes?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 104th out of 174 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of central government spending funded by taxes rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of central government spending funded by taxes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Spending refers to the budgetary central government which includes the core institutions of the national government. Funds only include taxes; Fines, penalties, and most social security contributions are excluded.