Tax revenue in the EU – Down slightly to 40.7% of GDP

Compulsory levies in the form of taxes and social contributions accounted for around 90% of total government revenue in the EU-25 in 2004. Tax revenue paid to general government fell slightly in 2004 to 40.7% of GDP, from 40.9% in 2003. The decline was more marked in the euro-zone where the ratio fell from 41.5% in 2003 to 41.1% in 2004.

Eurostat: News Release No.16, 2006: In 2004, tax revenue at 40.7% of GDP in the EU25 and 41.1% in the euro-zone http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/web/products-press-releases/-/2-10022006-AP

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