Bangladesh Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Bangladesh's government revenue was 7.66% in 2025, ranked 182nd globally. This represents a 8.1% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Bangladesh's government revenue stood at 7.66% in 2025, a decline of +0.68% from 2024. The IMF projects 7.66% by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 182nd globally.
Bangladesh’s government revenue as a share of GDP stood at 7.66 in 2025, placing the country 182nd in the world according to the IMF World Economic Outlook. The metric has risen modestly from an early‑record low of 5.05 in 1980, yet remains well below the all‑time peak of 10.16 reached in 1993, a period marked by expansive fiscal reforms and higher tax compliance. The trough of 4.82 recorded in 1984 underscores the volatility of revenue mobilisation during the early structural adjustment era. Compared with peer economies, Bangladesh’s revenue ratio exceeds that of Somalia (7.17) but lags behind Iran (9.88) and Nigeria (9.57), reflecting both the constraints of a large informal sector and the potential of ongoing tax base broadening. Continued improvements in administration, digitalisation of tax collection and diversification of the fiscal base could lift the revenue share toward the regional average, provided macro‑economic stability is maintained.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 9.51% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 9.45% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 9.26% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 9.15% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 8.94% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 7.66% | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.66% | −0.68% | #182 |
| 2024 | 8.34% | +0.10% | #188 |
| 2023 | 8.24% | −0.27% | #186 |
| 2022 | 8.51% | −0.86% | #186 |
| 2021 | 9.36% | +0.89% | #185 |
| 2020 | 8.47% | +0.32% | #185 |
| 2019 | 8.14% | −0.74% | #186 |
| 2018 | 8.88% | +0.81% | #189 |
| 2017 | 8.07% | −0.37% | #188 |
| 2016 | 8.44% | +0.23% | #188 |
| 2015 | 8.21% | −0.92% | #190 |
| 2014 | 9.13% | −0.10% | #189 |
| 2013 | 9.23% | +0.09% | #189 |
| 2012 | 9.14% | +0.57% | #189 |
| 2011 | 8.57% | +0.20% | #190 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's government revenue was 7.66% in 2025. Ranked 182nd globally. This represents a 8.1% decrease from the previous year.
Bangladesh's government revenue peaked at 10.17% in 1993.
The lowest government revenue in Bangladesh was 4.82% in 1984.
Bangladesh ranks 182nd globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Bangladesh's government revenue is projected to reach 7.66% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Bangladesh in 2025 was 7.66%. This ranks 182nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_government-revenue,
title = {Bangladesh Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}