Austria Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Austria's government revenue was 51.88% in 2025, ranked 15th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1988–2025.
Overview
Austria's government revenue stood at 51.88% in 2025, a rise of +0.49% from 2024. The IMF projects 51.88% by 2025. Austria ranked 15th globally.
Austria's government revenue has demonstrated a relatively stable trend over the past three and a half decades, with the latest figure standing at 51.88% of GDP in 2025. This value represents the country's all-time peak, surpassing the previous high recorded in 2025. Conversely, the lowest point in government revenue was reached in 1989, with a value of 43.49%. Notably, Austria's revenue has been comparable to that of France, which also achieved an all-time high of 51.88% in 2025. The trajectory of Austria's government revenue has been relatively consistent, with a coverage period of 38 years. A significant shift in the trajectory is likely to occur if there are substantial changes in tax policies or economic growth rates, potentially altering the dynamics of government revenue.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 52.23% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 52.18% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 52.11% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 52.06% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 52.14% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 51.88% | - | - |
| 2025 | 51.88% | +0.49% | #15 |
| 2024 | 51.39% | +1.32% | #17 |
| 2023 | 50.07% | +0.37% | #17 |
| 2022 | 49.70% | −0.63% | #15 |
| 2021 | 50.33% | +1.23% | #14 |
| 2020 | 49.11% | −0.50% | #14 |
| 2019 | 49.61% | +0.22% | #13 |
| 2018 | 49.39% | +0.34% | #15 |
| 2017 | 49.05% | −0.14% | #17 |
| 2016 | 49.19% | −1.55% | #17 |
| 2015 | 50.74% | +0.27% | #14 |
| 2014 | 50.47% | +0.04% | #14 |
| 2013 | 50.44% | +0.86% | #15 |
| 2012 | 49.58% | +0.72% | #15 |
| 2011 | 48.86% | −0.03% | #14 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Austria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
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Frequently Asked Questions
Austria's government revenue was 51.88% in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.
Austria's government revenue peaked at 51.88% in 2025.
The lowest government revenue in Austria was 43.50% in 1989.
Austria ranks 15th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Austria's government revenue is projected to reach 51.88% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Austria in 2025 was 51.88%. This ranks 15th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_austria_government-revenue,
title = {Austria Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/austria/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}