Countries with the Highest Government Revenue (% GDP) (2020)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2020
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Nauru leads with government revenue (% of gdp) of 138.8%.
Kiribati ranks #2 at 81.1%.
Norway ranks #3 at 54.2%.
Timor-Leste ranks #4 at 51.5%.
Lesotho ranks #5 at 44.2%.
Top 25 Countries by Government Revenue (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Government Revenue (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nauru | 138.8% | 2020 |
| 2 |  Kiribati | 81.1% | 2023 |
| 3 |  Norway | 54.2% | 2023 |
| 4 |  Timor-Leste | 51.5% | 2022 |
| 5 |  Lesotho | 44.2% | 2024 |
| 6 |  Austria | 44.2% | 2023 |
| 7 |  Greece | 43.3% | 2023 |
| 8 |  Luxembourg | 42.8% | 2023 |
| 9 |  France | 42.2% | 2023 |
| 10 |  Finland | 42.1% | 2023 |
| 11 |  Slovenia | 41.7% | 2023 |
| 12 |  San Marino | 41.2% | 2023 |
| 13 |  Slovak Republic | 40.3% | 2023 |
| 14 |  Cyprus | 39.9% | 2023 |
| 15 |  Azerbaijan | 39.8% | 2023 |
| 16 |  Netherlands | 39.4% | 2023 |
| 17 |  Italy | 39.1% | 2023 |
| 18 |  Serbia | 38.6% | 2022 |
| 19 |  Hungary | 37.9% | 2022 |
| 20 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 37.8% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Portugal | 37.4% | 2023 |
| 22 |  Belgium | 37.3% | 2022 |
| 23 |  Denmark | 36.9% | 2023 |
| 24 |  Estonia | 36.1% | 2023 |
| 25 |  Poland | 35.9% | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest government revenue (% of gdp) in 2020?
Nauru has the highest government revenue (% of gdp) at 138.8% in 2020.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 139 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.