Other taxes in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico: Other taxes was 20.2% in 2019. ▲ Rising

Latest (2019)
20.2%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
20th
of 190 countries
All-time high
26.4%
in 2015
All-time low
15.2%
in 2005
Years of data
15
2005–2019

Other taxes in Puerto Rico, 2005–2019

01020302005201220192005: 15.2 % of profits2006: 15.2 % of profits2007: 15.2 % of profits2008: 20.1 % of profits2009: 20.1 % of profits2010: 20.3 % of profits2011: 20.5 % of profits2012: 20.4 % of profits2013: 20.2 % of profits2014: 20.2 % of profits2015: 26.4 % of profits2016: 20.2 % of profits2017: 20.2 % of profits2018: 20.2 % of profits2019: 20.2 % of profits

Source: World Bank. Measured in % of profits.

Analysis

Puerto Rico recorded 20.2% for other taxes in 2019.

The figure is up 0.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other taxes in Puerto Rico peaked at 26.4% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 15.2%, in 2005.

Puerto Rico ranks 20th of 190 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.

Other taxes in Puerto Rico, year by year

Annual values for Other taxes (% of profits) in Puerto Rico, 2005 to 2019.
Year % of profits Change
2005 15.2%
2006 15.2% +0.0%
2007 15.2% +0.0%
2008 20.1% +32.2%
2009 20.1% +0.0%
2010 20.3% +1.0%
2011 20.5% +1.0%
2012 20.4% -0.5%
2013 20.2% -1.0%
2014 20.2% +0.0%
2015 26.4% +30.7%
2016 20.2% -23.5%
2017 20.2% +0.0%
2018 20.2% +0.0%
2019 20.2% +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 17.2% 15.2% 20.1% 5
2010s 20.9% 20.2% 26.4% 10

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  5. 22 Angola 18.6% compare
  6. 23 Côte d'Ivoire 17.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is other taxes in Puerto Rico?
Other taxes in Puerto Rico was 20.2% in 2019, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest other taxes recorded in Puerto Rico?
The highest recorded value was 26.4% in 2015.
What is the lowest other taxes recorded in Puerto Rico?
The lowest recorded value was 15.2% in 2005.
How does Puerto Rico rank for other taxes?
Puerto Rico ranks 20th out of 190 countries with data for 2019.
Is other taxes rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Puerto Rico 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
190 places, 2,789 data points, 2005–2019
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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).