Taxes on international trade (current LCU) in Tunisia
Tunisia: Taxes on international trade (current LCU) was 1.33 billion current LCU in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2012)
1.33 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 23.8%
World rank
100th
of 155 countries
All-time high
1.45 billion current LCU
in 1996
All-time low
53.60 million current LCU
in 1972
Years of data
41
1972–2012
Taxes on international trade in Tunisia, 1972–2012
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for taxes on international trade in Tunisia is 1.33 billion current LCU, measured in 2012.
That represents a change of up 23.8% on the previous year and up 68.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, taxes on international trade in Tunisia peaked at 1.45 billion current LCU in 1996 and was at its lowest, 53.60 million current LCU, in 1972.
Tunisia ranks 100th of 155 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Taxes on international trade (current LCU) in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 53.60 million current LCU | — |
| 1973 | 65.80 million current LCU | +22.8% |
| 1974 | 90.90 million current LCU | +38.1% |
| 1975 | 124.60 million current LCU | +37.1% |
| 1976 | 126.30 million current LCU | +1.4% |
| 1977 | 158.50 million current LCU | +25.5% |
| 1978 | 193.70 million current LCU | +22.2% |
| 1979 | 234.10 million current LCU | +20.9% |
| 1980 | 273.30 million current LCU | +16.7% |
| 1981 | 338.20 million current LCU | +23.7% |
| 1982 | 449.60 million current LCU | +32.9% |
| 1983 | 580.10 million current LCU | +29.0% |
| 1984 | 647.40 million current LCU | +11.6% |
| 1985 | 655.80 million current LCU | +1.3% |
| 1986 | 606.20 million current LCU | -7.6% |
| 1987 | 620.30 million current LCU | +2.3% |
| 1988 | 730.60 million current LCU | +17.8% |
| 1989 | 816.70 million current LCU | +11.8% |
| 1990 | 931.70 million current LCU | +14.1% |
| 1991 | 989.40 million current LCU | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 1.18 billion current LCU | +19.3% |
| 1993 | 1.24 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 1.34 billion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 1995 | 1.43 billion current LCU | +6.7% |
| 1996 | 1.45 billion current LCU | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 872.70 million current LCU | -39.8% |
| 1998 | 901.50 million current LCU | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 867.70 million current LCU | -3.7% |
| 2000 | 833.60 million current LCU | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 875.50 million current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 790.80 million current LCU | -9.7% |
| 2003 | 725.90 million current LCU | -8.2% |
| 2004 | 752.30 million current LCU | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 735.10 million current LCU | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 758.00 million current LCU | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 825.70 million current LCU | +8.9% |
| 2008 | 965.00 million current LCU | +16.9% |
| 2009 | 987.60 million current LCU | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 1.14 billion current LCU | +15.7% |
| 2011 | 1.08 billion current LCU | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 1.33 billion current LCU | +23.8% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 1.33 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 21.87 billion current LCU, 6% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 1.33 billion current LCU is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 8.92 billion current LCU, 15% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 130.94 million current LCU | 53.60 million current LCU | 234.10 million current LCU | 8 |
| 1980s | 571.82 million current LCU | 273.30 million current LCU | 816.70 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.12 billion current LCU | 867.70 million current LCU | 1.45 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 824.95 million current LCU | 725.90 million current LCU | 987.60 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.18 billion current LCU | 1.08 billion current LCU | 1.33 billion current LCU | 3 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 97 Poland 1.52 billion current LCU compare
- 98 Peru 1.46 billion current LCU compare
- 99 Tajikistan 1.46 billion current LCU compare
- 101 Bolivia 895.63 million current LCU compare
- 102 Papua New Guinea 761.78 million current LCU compare
- 103 Switzerland 738.16 million current LCU compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is taxes on international trade in Tunisia?
- Taxes on international trade in Tunisia was 1.33 billion current LCU in 2012, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest taxes on international trade recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.45 billion current LCU in 1996.
- What is the lowest taxes on international trade recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 53.60 million current LCU in 1972.
- How does Tunisia rank for taxes on international trade?
- Tunisia ranks 100th out of 155 countries with data for 2012.
- Is taxes on international trade rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Taxes on international trade (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Taxes on international trade are taxes that become payable when goods cross the national or customs frontiers of the economic territory or when transactions in services exchange between residents and non-residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.