Bolivia, Plurinational State of Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's government revenue was 25.07% in 2025, ranked 107th globally. This represents a 14.2% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1981–2025.
Overview
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's government revenue stood at 25.07% in 2025, a decline of +4.15% from 2024. The IMF projects 25.07% by 2025. Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranked 107th globally.
Bolivia’s government revenue as a share of GDP has fallen markedly since the early 1990s, slipping from a pre‑crisis high of 37.06 percent in 1981 to a historic low of 3.63 percent in 1984, a trough that reflected the severe fiscal collapse of the early 1980s. A modest rebound occurred in the mid‑2000s, culminating in an all‑time peak of 38.86 percent in 2008, driven by higher commodity prices and expanded tax administration. By 2025 revenue stood at 25.07 percent of GDP, placing Bolivia at rank 107 globally and virtually level with peers such as China (25.08 percent) and Armenia (25.13 percent). The long‑term decline from the 2008 peak suggests persistent structural constraints, including a narrow tax base and reliance on volatile extractive exports. Strengthening domestic revenue mobilization, diversifying the economy and improving compliance could reverse the downward trajectory and lift the revenue ratio above its recent plateau.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* IMF | 25.07% | - | - |
| 2025 | 25.07% | −4.15% | #107 |
| 2024 | 29.22% | +1.47% | #81 |
| 2023 | 27.75% | −1.13% | #87 |
| 2022 | 28.88% | +3.44% | #84 |
| 2021 | 25.44% | +1.38% | #102 |
| 2020 | 24.05% | −4.84% | #109 |
| 2019 | 28.90% | −0.65% | #79 |
| 2018 | 29.54% | −1.24% | #80 |
| 2017 | 30.79% | −1.97% | #67 |
| 2016 | 32.75% | −4.83% | #63 |
| 2015 | 37.58% | −0.26% | #42 |
| 2014 | 37.84% | +1.80% | #45 |
| 2013 | 36.04% | −1.72% | #59 |
| 2012 | 37.75% | +1.57% | #51 |
| 2011 | 36.19% | +3.06% | #57 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bolivia, Plurinational State of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's government revenue was 25.07% in 2025. Ranked 107th globally. This represents a 14.2% decrease from the previous year.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's government revenue peaked at 38.86% in 2008.
The lowest government revenue in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was 3.63% in 1984.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 107th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's government revenue is projected to reach 25.07% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025 was 25.07%. This ranks 107th in the world.
Cite this page
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