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Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP, by source

Indicator 17.1.1: Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP, by source

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Total government revenue as a percentage of GDP, by source

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Year Value
2000.0 31.78556731
2001.0 32.4205318
2002.0 32.50354772
2003.0 33.51760905
2004.0 35.635812
2005.0 37.22038838
2006.0 38.73533463
2007.0 39.84140161
2008.0 42.00316027
2009.0 41.4148761
2010.0 43.14418751
2011.0 43.82509957
2012.0 44.27589107
2013.0 44.61862348
2014.0 44.17874506
2015.0 44.47760593
2016.0 45.19891024

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 percentage of GDP, by source
Indicator description
Geographical coverage United Kingdom
Unit of measurement Percentage (%)
Definitions In the OECD classification the term “taxes” is defined as compulsory unrequited payments to general government. The definition of government follows that of the 2008 System of National Accounts (SNA). As disagregations of general government, central government here refers to the government of the United Kingdom and local government refers, collectivly, to the administration of counties or districts, with representatives elected by those who live there.
Calculations (Central, Local or Total government revenue / GDP) * 100
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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
Indicator number 17.1.1
Target name Strengthen domestic resource mobilization, including through international support to developing countries, to improve domestic capacity for tax and other revenue collection
Target number 17.1
Global indicator description
UN designated tier 1
UN custodian agency International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 469 KB) opens in a new window

Source 1

Organisation Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Periodicity Quarterly
Earliest available data 1990
Geographical coverage United Kingdom
Link to data source Public sector finances tables 1 to 10: Appendix A opens in a new window
Release date 21-12-2017
Next release 23-01-2018
Statistical classification National Statistic
Contact details Fraser Munro, fraser.munro@ons.gsi.gov.uk, Telephone +44 (0)1633 456402
Other information

Source 2

Organisation Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Periodicity Quarterly
Earliest available data 1955
Geographical coverage United Kingdom
Link to data source Gross Domestic Product (GDP) opens in a new window
Release date 23-11-2017
Next release To be announced
Statistical classification Official Statistic
Contact details Robert Kent-Smith, gdp@ons.gsi.gov.uk, Telephone +44(0)1633 651618
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