Brazil Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Brazil's government revenue was 39.59% in 2025, ranked 43rd globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 2001–2025.
Overview
Brazil's government revenue stood at 39.59% in 2025, a rise of +0.10% from 2024. The IMF projects 39.59% by 2025. Brazil ranked 43rd globally.
Brazil's government revenue has exhibited fluctuations over the past quarter century, with a 25-year coverage period. The country's revenue peaked in 2002 at 40.35% of GDP, a year marked by a booming economy, driven in part by the commodity boom and high global demand for Brazilian exports. Conversely, the revenue trough of 34.54% in 2020 was largely a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, which severely impacted economic activity worldwide, including Brazil. Despite this, Brazil's current government revenue lags slightly behind its peak, standing at 39.59% as of 2025. In comparison, Montenegro, a peer country, has boasted higher revenue levels, reaching 39.86% in 2025. As Brazil continues to navigate its economic trajectory, a stabilization of commodity prices and sustained economic growth would be crucial in driving government revenue towards more robust levels, potentially nudging it closer to its peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 40.06% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 40.06% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 39.95% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 39.90% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 39.55% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 39.59% | - | - |
| 2025 | 39.59% | +0.10% | #43 |
| 2024 | 39.49% | +1.89% | #45 |
| 2023 | 37.60% | −1.88% | #50 |
| 2022 | 39.48% | +1.74% | #44 |
| 2021 | 37.74% | +3.20% | #45 |
| 2020 | 34.54% | −3.64% | #55 |
| 2019 | 38.18% | +0.99% | #46 |
| 2018 | 37.19% | +0.86% | #50 |
| 2017 | 36.33% | −1.18% | #49 |
| 2016 | 37.51% | +0.60% | #43 |
| 2015 | 36.91% | +1.76% | #47 |
| 2014 | 35.15% | −1.21% | #61 |
| 2013 | 36.36% | −0.60% | #58 |
| 2012 | 36.96% | +0.33% | #55 |
| 2011 | 36.63% | +0.66% | #52 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil's government revenue was 39.59% in 2025. Ranked 43rd globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Brazil's government revenue peaked at 40.35% in 2002.
The lowest government revenue in Brazil was 34.54% in 2020.
Brazil ranks 43rd globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Brazil's government revenue is projected to reach 39.59% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Brazil in 2025 was 39.59%. This ranks 43rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brazil_government-revenue,
title = {Brazil Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}