A Tax Revenue Dataset for Sub-Saharan Africa: 1980-2010

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This paper presents a unique tax revenue dataset for Sub-Saharan Africa, which main innovation is the level of detail it provides about tax revenue sources for a large number of countries (41) and over a long time period (1980-2010). The paper describes how the dataset was constructed, identifying along the way problem areas in tax revenue statistics in Sub-Saharan Africa and possible improvements. A graphical analysis highlights revenue performance over time and across three dimensions: income levels, the relative importance of tax revenue from extractive industries, and trading groups (free-trade areas and customs unions). The dataset, available at www.ferdi.fr, should be useful to a wide range of users and researchers, including academics, tax policy practitioners and advisers, and revenue and customs administrations.

Object Details

• Alternative title: Une base de données sur les recettes fiscales en Afrique sub-saharienne, 1980-2010
• Language: Französisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Series: FERDI Document de travail ; No. I19

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Wirtschaft ; Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue: General ; Economic Development: General

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Mansour, Mario
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (who): Fondation pour les études et recherches sur le développement international (FERDI)
• (where): Clermont-Ferrand
• (when): 2014

Further information

• Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10419/269280
• Last update: 10.03.2025, 11:44 AM CET