Tax revenue in the EU - Down slightly to 40.7% of GDP - Issue number 2/2006 - Products Statistics in Focus
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.
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Release date: 10 February 2006
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Product code: KS-NJ-06-002
Theme: Economy and finance
Collection: Statistics in Focus