Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Share of central government spending funded by taxes was 61.5% in 2018. ▼ Falling
Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Zimbabwe, 2009–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2018, share of central government spending funded by taxes in Zimbabwe stood at 61.5%.
The figure is up 12.5% on the previous year and down 35.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of central government spending funded by taxes in Zimbabwe peaked at 104.2% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 54.6%, in 2017.
That places Zimbabwe 72nd out of 174 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 95.9% | — |
| 2010 | 104.2% | +8.7% |
| 2011 | 90.3% | -13.3% |
| 2012 | 85.5% | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 80.2% | -6.2% |
| 2016 | 60.0% | -25.2% |
| 2017 | 54.6% | -9.0% |
| 2018 | 61.5% | +12.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 95.9% | 95.9% | 95.9% | 1 |
| 2010s | 76.6% | 54.6% | 104.2% | 7 |
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More economy & growth data for Zimbabwe
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.02 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 2.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0885 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 220.91 current US$ per person (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate 975.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 4,376 current LCU per person (2024)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 1.12 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.0967 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of central government spending funded by taxes in Zimbabwe?
- Share of central government spending funded by taxes in Zimbabwe was 61.5% in 2018, 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 104.2% in 2010.
- What is the lowest share of central government spending funded by taxes recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.6% in 2017.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for share of central government spending funded by taxes?
- Zimbabwe ranks 72nd out of 174 countries with data for 2018.
- Is share of central government spending funded by taxes rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.