Other taxes in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Other taxes was 37.1% in 2019. ▲ Rising

Latest (2019)
37.1%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
12th
of 190 countries
All-time high
70.3%
in 2011
All-time low
17.3%
in 2005
Years of data
15
2005–2019

Other taxes in Sri Lanka, 2005–2019

204060802005201220192005: 17.3 % of profits2006: 17.3 % of profits2007: 17.3 % of profits2008: 17.3 % of profits2009: 17.3 % of profits2010: 57.1 % of profits2011: 70.3 % of profits2012: 37.4 % of profits2013: 37.1 % of profits2014: 37.1 % of profits2015: 37.1 % of profits2016: 37.1 % of profits2017: 37.1 % of profits2018: 37.1 % of profits2019: 37.1 % of profits

Source: World Bank. Measured in % of profits.

Analysis

The most recent figure for other taxes in Sri Lanka is 37.1%, measured in 2019.

That represents a change of up 114.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other taxes in Sri Lanka peaked at 70.3% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 17.3%, in 2005.

That places Sri Lanka 12th out of 190 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Other taxes in Sri Lanka, year by year

Annual values for Other taxes (% of profits) in Sri Lanka, 2005 to 2019.
Year % of profits Change
2005 17.3%
2006 17.3% +0.0%
2007 17.3% +0.0%
2008 17.3% +0.0%
2009 17.3% +0.0%
2010 57.1% +230.1%
2011 70.3% +23.1%
2012 37.4% -46.8%
2013 37.1% -0.8%
2014 37.1% +0.0%
2015 37.1% +0.0%
2016 37.1% +0.0%
2017 37.1% +0.0%
2018 37.1% +0.0%
2019 37.1% +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 17.3% 17.3% 17.3% 5
2010s 42.5% 37.1% 70.3% 10

Countries ranked near Sri Lanka

  1. 9 Micronesia, Federated States of 52.1% compare
  2. 10 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 45.7% compare
  3. 11 Guinea 40.7% compare
  4. 13 Ghana 30.7% compare
  5. 14 Bahamas 27.4% compare
  6. 15 Algeria 26.9% compare

See the full ranking of 190 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other taxes in Sri Lanka?
Other taxes in Sri Lanka was 37.1% in 2019, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest other taxes recorded in Sri Lanka?
The highest recorded value was 70.3% in 2011.
What is the lowest other taxes recorded in Sri Lanka?
The lowest recorded value was 17.3% in 2005.
How does Sri Lanka rank for other taxes?
Sri Lanka ranks 12th out of 190 countries with data for 2019.
Is other taxes rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
Over the last ten years it is up 114.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Sri Lanka 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
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).