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Brunei Darussalam Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

20.29% +0.67% (+3.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #131 Global Peak 70.87% (1985) Source IMF WEO

Brunei Darussalam Government Revenue (1985–2025)

Overview

Brunei Darussalam's government revenue stood at 20.29% in 2025, a rise of +0.67% from 2024. The IMF projects 20.29% by 2025. Brunei Darussalam ranked 131st globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Revenue YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 16.71% - -
2029* IMF 16.85% - -
2028* IMF 17.15% - -
2027* IMF 18.12% - -
2026* IMF 19.38% - -
2025* IMF 20.29% - -
2025 20.29% +0.67% #131
2024 19.62% +1.12% #137
2023 18.50% −10.40% #143
2022 28.91% +7.79% #83
2021 21.12% +3.66% #127
2020 17.46% −11.28% #152
2019 28.75% +0.18% #80
2018 28.57% +2.38% #84
2017 26.18% +8.51% #96
2016 17.67% −6.48% #147
2015 24.15% −13.51% #107
2014 37.66% −8.94% #49
2013 46.61% −0.17% #21
2012 46.78% −8.56% #21
2011 55.34% +11.55% #8
Show all years (1985-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +25.4% GDP growth 3.9% C/A balance 6.6%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Brunei Darussalam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brunei Darussalam's government revenue?

Brunei Darussalam's government revenue was 20.29% in 2025. Ranked 131st globally. This represents a 3.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in Brunei Darussalam?

Brunei Darussalam's government revenue peaked at 70.87% in 1985.

What was the lowest government revenue in Brunei Darussalam?

The lowest government revenue in Brunei Darussalam was 17.46% in 2020.

How does Brunei Darussalam rank in government revenue?

Brunei Darussalam ranks 131st globally in government revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government revenue?

The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government revenue of Brunei Darussalam in 2025?

Brunei Darussalam's government revenue is projected to reach 20.29% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government revenue of Brunei Darussalam in 2025?

The government revenue of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was 20.29%. This ranks 131st in the world.

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