Other taxes in Ghana

Ghana: Other taxes was 30.7% in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
30.7%
World rank
13th
of 189 countries
All-time high
30.7%
in 2019
All-time low
0.0%
in 2013
Years of data
15
2005–2019

Other taxes in Ghana, 2005–2019

01020302005201220192005: 0.2 % of profits2006: 0.2 % of profits2007: 0.2 % of profits2008: 0.3 % of profits2009: 0.3 % of profits2010: 0.3 % of profits2011: 0.3 % of profits2012: 0.2 % of profits2013: 0 % of profits2014: 0 % of profits2015: 0 % of profits2016: 0 % of profits2017: 0 % of profits2018: 0 % of profits2019: 30.7 % of profits

Source: World Bank. Measured in % of profits.

Analysis

Ghana recorded 30.7% for other taxes in 2019. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.

The figure is up 10,133.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other taxes in Ghana peaked at 30.7% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2013.

Ghana ranks 13th of 189 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.2% 0.2% 0.3% 5
2010s 3.1% 0.0% 30.7% 10

Countries ranked near Ghana

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  2. 11 Guinea 40.7% compare
  3. 12 Sri Lanka 37.1% compare
  4. 14 Bahamas 27.4% compare
  5. 15 Algeria 26.9% compare
  6. 16 Colombia 26.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is other taxes in Ghana?
Other taxes in Ghana was 30.7% in 2019, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest other taxes recorded in Ghana?
The highest recorded value was 30.7% in 2019.
What is the lowest other taxes recorded in Ghana?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2013.
How does Ghana rank for other taxes?
Ghana ranks 13th out of 189 countries with data for 2019.
Is other taxes rising or falling in Ghana?
Over the last ten years it is up 10,133.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ghana data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Other taxes (% of profits). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Other taxes (% of profits)
Unit
% of profits
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
189 places, 2,778 data points, 2005–2019
Last refreshed

The other taxes measures all other taxes and fees that are borne by the business in the second year of operation, expressed as a share of commercial pro?t. This includes property taxes, turnover taxes and other taxes (such as municipal fees and vehicle taxes).