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German tax revenues rose in 2025 but less than expected, finance ministry report shows

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Posted on January 28, 2026

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Last updated: January 28, 2026

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Quick Summary

Germany's tax revenues increased by 4.7% in 2025, reaching 901.8 billion euros, but fell short of the 5.0% growth forecast. Economic uncertainties impacted projections.

Germany's Tax Revenue Grows in 2025, But Falls Short of Projections

Overview of Germany's Tax Revenue in 2025

BERLIN, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Germany's federal and state government tax revenues rose in 2025 compared with the previous year but fell short of the increase that had been forecast by the country's council of tax experts.

Tax Revenue Figures

Total tax revenue last year hit 901.8 billion euros, up 4.7% from 2024, the finance ministry said in its monthly report published on Thursday.

Economic Growth Forecasts

The tax experts had expected revenues to climb to 903.7 billion euros, up 5.0%, the report showed.

Monthly Revenue Trends

In December, tax revenues rose 2.0% from the same month a year earlier, to 115.5 billion euros.

Europe's biggest economy lowered its growth forecasts for this and next year, citing heightened uncertainty over global trade and the fact that economic and fiscal policy measures have not taken effect as quickly as previously assumed.

(Reporting by Maria Martinez; Editing by Hugh Lawson)

Key Takeaways

•Germany's tax revenues rose 4.7% in 2025.
•Forecasts predicted a 5.0% increase to 903.7 billion euros.
•Actual revenue was 901.8 billion euros.
•Economic growth forecasts were lowered.
•Global trade uncertainty impacts revenue.

Frequently Asked Questions about German tax revenues rose in 2025 but less than expected, finance ministry report shows

1What is GDP?

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total monetary value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period, often used to gauge economic performance.

2What is economic growth?

Economic growth refers to the increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over a period, typically measured as the percentage increase in real GDP.

Overview of Germany's Tax Revenue in 2025

Tax Revenue Figures

Total tax revenue last year hit 901.8 billion euros, up 4.7% from 2024, the finance ministry said in its monthly report published on Thursday.

Economic Growth Forecasts

The tax experts had expected revenues to climb to 903.7 billion euros, up 5.0%, the report showed.

Monthly Revenue Trends

In December, tax revenues rose 2.0% from the same month a year earlier, to 115.5 billion euros.

(Reporting by Maria Martinez; Editing by Hugh Lawson)

Frequently Asked Questions

1What is GDP?

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total monetary value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period, often used to gauge economic performance.

2What is economic growth?

Economic growth refers to the increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over a period, typically measured as the percentage increase in real GDP.