Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP, by source

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Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP, by source
Year Value Units Series Observation status Unit multiplier
1999 34.5684049227 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2000 35.4111137246 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2001 35.3011333921 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2002 34.3113599073 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2003 34.0737094886 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2004 35.2422511372 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2005 36.3436247672 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2006 36.3758515029 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2007 36.7082375895 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2008 37.4228477799 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2009 35.254420117 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2010 42.01562782 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2011 36.3938827468 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2012 35.6460649728 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2013 36.5682243578 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2014 35.7155549066 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2015 35.8503236339 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2016 36.2972821175 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2017 36.79218497 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2018 36.737476882 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2019 36.3363963066 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2020 36.7481136181 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2021 38.3001225418 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units
2022 39.7536887283 Percentage (%) Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP Normal value Units

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS)

Geographical Area: United Kingdom

Unit of Measurement: Percentage (%)

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from UK statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from UK statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other UK-specific metadata information.

Indicator available

Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP, by source
Indicator description

Indicator 17.1.1 supports understanding countries’ domestic revenue mobilization in the form of tax and non-tax sources.
Geographical coverage

United Kingdom
Unit of measurement

Percentage (%)
Definitions

Revenue is an increase in net worth resulting from a transaction. It is a fiscal indicator for assessing the sustainability of fiscal activities.

Taxes are compulsory, unrequited amounts receivable by government units from institutional units.

Social contributions are actual or imputed revenue receivable by social insurance schemes to make provision for social insurance benefits payable.

Grants are transfers receivable by government units from other resident or non-resident government units or international organizations, and that do not meet the definition of a tax, subsidy, or social contribution.

Other revenue is all revenue receivable excluding taxes, social contributions, and grants. It comprises (i) property income, (ii) sales of goods and services, (iii) fines, penalties, and forfeits, (iv) transfers not elsewhere classified, and (v) premiums, fees, and claims related to non-life insurance and standardised guarantee schemes.

IMF - International Monetary Fund

For a guide on understanding National Accounts concepts, please refer to System of National Accounts 2008 and A guide to UK National Accounts March 2020.
Available disaggregations

Source of revenue - grants, social contributions, taxes, and other revenue. See Source 1 on the sources tab for additional disaggregations.
Calculations

Headline data

(General government revenue / GDP) * 100

Disaggregated data

(Revenue source/ GDP) * 100
Other information

The government revenue data used for the calculations is based on the IMF’s Government Finance Statistics Manual 2014 (GFSM). See the International Monetary Fund’s Government Finance Statistics framework in the public sector finances for more information. Data follows the UN specification for this indicator. This indicator has been identified in collaboration with topic experts.
Data last updated 04 August 2023
Metadata last updated 04 August 2023

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP, by source
Target name

Strengthen domestic resource mobilization, including through international support to developing countries, to improve domestic capacity for tax and other revenue collection
UN designated tier

Tier I
UN custodian agency

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Statistics Department (Government Finance Division)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals metadata for target 17.1 opens in a new window

Source 1

Organisation

Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Periodicity

Annual
Earliest available data

1999
Geographical coverage

United Kingdom
Link to data source International Monetary Fund’s Government Finance Statistics framework in the public sector finances Appendix E opens in a new window
Release date 21 July 2023
Next release

See source link: We plan to update indicator data within 4 months of data being released
Statistical classification

Official statistic
Contact details

fraser.munro@ons.gov.uk 
Other information

General government revenue data and disaggregations are acquired from tab SO-GG for calendar year, Code 1 Revenue and its sub-codes 11, 12, 13, and 14.

Please note that while the source dataset is published monthly, the SDG indicator is updated annually.

Source 2

Organisation

Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Periodicity

Annual
Earliest available data

1948
Geographical coverage

United Kingdom
Link to data source Gross Domestic Product at market prices CP NSA £m opens in a new window
Release date 12 May 2023
Next release

See source link: We plan to update indicator data within 4 months of data being released
Statistical classification

National Statistic
Contact details

gdp@ons.gov.uk
Other information

Not available for this source
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