Ministry of Revenue has announced that it collected 1.1 trillion birr in tax revenue over the first nine months of the current fiscal year, highlighting strong performance while acknowledging persistent structural challenges in the country’s tax system.
The announcement was made during a high-level forum organized by the Ministry to review progress on its nine-month operational plan, assess ongoing reforms under the Digital Transformation Strategy 2030, and evaluate projects supported by the World Bank.
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Speaking at the event, Minister of Revenue Aynalem Nigussie credited the Ministry’s leadership and staff for the strong revenue performance. However, she cautioned that Ethiopia’s tax-to-GDP ratio remains below potential, signaling the need for intensified efforts.
The Minister emphasized that closing this gap will require stronger focus on tax debt collection, improved value-added tax (VAT) administration, and better identification of untapped revenue sources. She also called for maintaining momentum in areas showing progress while addressing operational inefficiencies.
Aynalem Nigussie further highlighted the need to reduce time and resources lost in dispute resolution processes by strengthening taxpayer engagement and improving administrative efficiency.
Additionally, Bruk Sewnet presented planned activities under World Bank-supported initiatives and reaffirmed continued support for efforts aimed at modernizing Ethiopia’s tax administration system.
The forum brought together senior leadership, directors, and branch managers from across the Ministry, reflecting a coordinated push to meet fiscal targets and strengthen institutional capacity in the remaining quarter of the fiscal year.
