Bosnia and Herzegovina Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Bosnia and Herzegovina's government revenue was 42.09% in 2025, ranked 37th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1998–2025.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's government revenue stood at 42.09% in 2025, a rise of +0.65% from 2024. The IMF projects 42.09% by 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 37th globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s government revenue has fallen markedly since the late 1990s, slipping from an all‑time peak of 54.72 percent of GDP in 1999 to an all‑time trough of 39.52 percent in 2022, before a modest rebound to 42.09 percent in 2025, ranking 37th globally. The 28‑year series shows a long‑term downward bias, with the post‑war fiscal expansion of the 1990s giving way to persistent deficits and limited tax base growth in the 2000s and 2010s. By contrast, peers such as Spain (42.22 percent) and Canada (42.45 percent) maintain slightly higher revenue shares, reflecting broader tax structures and higher per‑capita incomes. The recent uptick to 42.09 percent suggests that fiscal consolidation measures and gradual economic recovery are beginning to bear fruit, but sustaining an upward trajectory will likely depend on structural reforms, improved tax administration and stronger growth in the private sector.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 41.84% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 41.84% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 41.83% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 41.88% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 41.89% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 42.09% | - | - |
| 2025 | 42.09% | +0.65% | #37 |
| 2024 | 41.44% | +1.41% | #40 |
| 2023 | 40.04% | +0.52% | #42 |
| 2022 | 39.52% | −0.95% | #43 |
| 2021 | 40.47% | −0.42% | #36 |
| 2020 | 40.88% | −0.40% | #34 |
| 2019 | 41.28% | −0.77% | #34 |
| 2018 | 42.06% | +0.28% | #31 |
| 2017 | 41.77% | −0.03% | #29 |
| 2016 | 41.80% | −0.70% | #28 |
| 2015 | 42.49% | −0.82% | #27 |
| 2014 | 43.31% | +0.13% | #28 |
| 2013 | 43.18% | −1.01% | #29 |
| 2012 | 44.19% | +0.54% | #28 |
| 2011 | 43.66% | −0.97% | #27 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bosnia and Herzegovina's government revenue was 42.09% in 2025. Ranked 37th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's government revenue peaked at 54.72% in 1999.
The lowest government revenue in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 39.52% in 2022.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 37th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's government revenue is projected to reach 42.09% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 42.09%. This ranks 37th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_government-revenue,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}