Other taxes, Ratio of this level of government's revenue from this in South Korea

South Korea: Other taxes, Ratio of this level of government's revenue from this was 0.4117 in 2020. ▼ Falling

Latest (2020)
0.4117
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
49th
of 72 countries
All-time high
0.621
in 2013
All-time low
0.3827
in 2018
Years of data
9
2012–2020

Other taxes, Ratio of this level of government's revenue from this in South Korea, 2012–2020

00.20.40.62012201620202012: 0.5312013: 0.6212014: 0.5092015: 0.4572016: 0.4122017: 0.412018: 0.3832019: 0.3932020: 0.412

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for other taxes, ratio of this level of government's revenue from this in South Korea is 0.4117, measured in 2020.

The figure is up 4.8% on the previous year and down 22.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other taxes, ratio of this level of government's revenue from this in South Korea peaked at 0.621 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.3827, in 2018.

That places South Korea 49th out of 72 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

Other taxes, Ratio of this level of government's revenue from this in South Korea, year by year

Annual values for Other taxes, Ratio of this level of government's revenue from this item to total general government revenue from this item, Percent (Central government) in South Korea, 2012 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2012 0.5314
2013 0.621 +16.9%
2014 0.5094 -18.0%
2015 0.4566 -10.4%
2016 0.4117 -9.8%
2017 0.4097 -0.5%
2018 0.3827 -6.6%
2019 0.3929 +2.7%
2020 0.4117 +4.8%

South Korea compared with similar countries

  • South Korea's 0.4117 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.8679, 47% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
  • South Korea's 0.4117 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.8268, 50% of the median. (10 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 0.4644 0.3827 0.621 8
2020s 0.4117 0.4117 0.4117 1

Countries ranked near South Korea

  1. 46 Afghanistan 0.5445 compare
  2. 47 Czechia 0.5423 compare
  3. 48 Netherlands 0.4553 compare
  4. 50 Albania 0.3688 compare
  5. 51 North Macedonia 0.2588 compare
  6. 52 Colombia 0.0858 compare

See the full ranking of 72 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other taxes, ratio of this level of government's revenue from this in South Korea?
Other taxes, ratio of this level of government's revenue from this in South Korea was 0.4117 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest other taxes, ratio of this level of government's revenue from this recorded in South Korea?
The highest recorded value was 0.621 in 2013.
What is the lowest other taxes, ratio of this level of government's revenue from this recorded in South Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 0.3827 in 2018.
How does South Korea rank for other taxes, ratio of this level of government's revenue from this?
South Korea ranks 49th out of 72 countries with data for 2020.
Is other taxes, ratio of this level of government's revenue from this rising or falling in South Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 22.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this South Korea data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Other taxes, Ratio of this level of government's revenue from this item to total general government revenue from this item, Percent (Central government). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Other taxes, Ratio of this level of government's revenue from this item to total general government revenue from this item, Percent (Central government)
Source
International Monetary Fund
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Coverage
72 places, 1,323 data points, 1972–2020
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