Direct taxes in Gabon
Gabon: Direct taxes was 294.37 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Direct taxes in Gabon, 1988–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Gabon recorded 294.37 billion current LCU for direct taxes in 2011.
That represents a change of up 25.3% on the previous year and up 204.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct taxes in Gabon peaked at 325.13 billion current LCU in 2009 and was at its lowest, 44.46 billion current LCU, in 1993.
Gabon ranks 16th of 51 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.
Direct taxes in Gabon, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 61.30 billion current LCU | — |
| 1989 | 55.20 billion current LCU | -10.0% |
| 1990 | 45.00 billion current LCU | -18.5% |
| 1991 | 48.33 billion current LCU | +7.4% |
| 1992 | 45.60 billion current LCU | -5.7% |
| 1993 | 44.46 billion current LCU | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 58.35 billion current LCU | +31.3% |
| 1995 | 76.78 billion current LCU | +31.6% |
| 1996 | 80.20 billion current LCU | +4.5% |
| 1997 | 100.27 billion current LCU | +25.0% |
| 1998 | 107.63 billion current LCU | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 91.60 billion current LCU | -14.9% |
| 2000 | 81.91 billion current LCU | -10.6% |
| 2001 | 96.60 billion current LCU | +17.9% |
| 2002 | 134.20 billion current LCU | +38.9% |
| 2003 | 122.60 billion current LCU | -8.6% |
| 2004 | 137.26 billion current LCU | +12.0% |
| 2005 | 138.58 billion current LCU | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 159.40 billion current LCU | +15.0% |
| 2007 | 193.52 billion current LCU | +21.4% |
| 2008 | 234.00 billion current LCU | +20.9% |
| 2009 | 325.13 billion current LCU | +38.9% |
| 2010 | 234.89 billion current LCU | -27.8% |
| 2011 | 294.37 billion current LCU | +25.3% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 294.37 billion current LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 241.00 billion current LCU, 1.2× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 294.37 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 81.95 billion current LCU, 3.6× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 58.25 billion current LCU | 55.20 billion current LCU | 61.30 billion current LCU | 2 |
| 1990s | 69.82 billion current LCU | 44.46 billion current LCU | 107.63 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 162.32 billion current LCU | 81.91 billion current LCU | 325.13 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 264.63 billion current LCU | 234.89 billion current LCU | 294.37 billion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More science & technology data for Gabon
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 125.34 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.25 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 3.18 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 11.82 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 2.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 4.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 90.57 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct taxes in Gabon?
- Direct taxes in Gabon was 294.37 billion current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest direct taxes recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 325.13 billion current LCU in 2009.
- What is the lowest direct taxes recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.46 billion current LCU in 1993.
- How does Gabon rank for direct taxes?
- Gabon ranks 16th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is direct taxes rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 204.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Direct taxes (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Direct taxes on goods and services include all taxes and duties levied on production, extraction, sale, transfer, leasing, or delivery of goods and rendering of services, or in respect of the use of goods, or permission to use goods or to perform activities, are covered. Examples include all general sales taxes, value added taxes and excises. Data are in current local currency.