Countries with the Highest Government Revenue (% GDP) (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
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Naoero leads with government revenue (% of GDP) of 115.5%.
Kiribati ranks #2 at 80.2%.
Timor-Leste ranks #3 at 51.5%.
Norway ranks #4 at 51.5%.
Austria ranks #5 at 45.1%.
Top 25 Countries by Government Revenue (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Government Revenue (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Naoero | 115.5% | 2024 |
| 2 |  Kiribati | 80.2% | 2023 |
| 3 |  Timor-Leste | 51.5% | 2022 |
| 4 |  Norway | 51.5% | 2024 |
| 5 |  Austria | 45.1% | 2024 |
| 6 |  Greece | 44.8% | 2024 |
| 7 |  Luxembourg | 44.6% | 2024 |
| 8 |  Slovenia | 43.5% | 2024 |
| 9 |  France | 42.1% | 2024 |
| 10 |  Lesotho | 42.0% | 2024 |
| 11 |  Finland | 41.8% | 2024 |
| 12 |  San Marino | 41.2% | 2023 |
| 13 |  Italy | 40.1% | 2024 |
| 14 |  Cyprus | 39.9% | 2024 |
| 15 |  Netherlands | 39.4% | 2024 |
| 16 |  Slovak Republic | 39.3% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Azerbaijan | 38.9% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Serbia | 38.6% | 2022 |
| 19 |  Estonia | 38.3% | 2024 |
| 20 |  Denmark | 38.3% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Hungary | 37.9% | 2024 |
| 22 |  Belgium | 37.9% | 2024 |
| 23 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 37.6% | 2024 |
| 24 |  Portugal | 37.4% | 2024 |
| 25 |  Czechia | 36.5% | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the highest government revenue (% of GDP) in 2024?
Naoero has the highest government revenue (% of GDP) at 115.5% in 2024.
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.