Canada Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Overview
Canada's government revenue stood at 42.45% in 2025, a decline of +0.25% from 2024. The IMF projects 42.45% by 2025. Canada ranked 35th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 41.72% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 41.73% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 41.85% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 41.93% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 42.10% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 42.45% | - | - |
| 2025 | 42.45% | −0.25% | #35 |
| 2024 | 42.70% | +0.53% | #33 |
| 2023 | 42.17% | +0.98% | #34 |
| 2022 | 41.19% | −1.23% | #36 |
| 2021 | 42.41% | +1.00% | #31 |
| 2020 | 41.41% | +0.84% | #31 |
| 2019 | 40.57% | −0.45% | #37 |
| 2018 | 41.02% | +0.68% | #33 |
| 2017 | 40.34% | +0.04% | #32 |
| 2016 | 40.30% | +0.34% | #31 |
| 2015 | 39.96% | +1.41% | #36 |
| 2014 | 38.55% | +0.08% | #41 |
| 2013 | 38.47% | +0.06% | #46 |
| 2012 | 38.40% | +0.13% | #46 |
| 2011 | 38.27% | −0.06% | #45 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Canada matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
The proposed $20-billion Pathways project, with oilsands giants seeking government funding for most carbon-capture costs, represents a significant potential future expenditure that could impact Canada's government revenue. Concurrently, the regular disbursement of benefits such as the Ontario Trillium Benefit and Canada Child Benefit demonstrates ongoing, substantial government outlays funded by the existing revenue base. These developments highlight pressures on how Canada's government revenue, currently at 42.45%, is allocated and potentially challenged by future spending commitments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Canada's government revenue was 42.45% in 2025. Ranked 35th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.
Canada's government revenue peaked at 43.55% in 1998.
The lowest government revenue in Canada was 36.90% in 1980.
Canada ranks 35th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Canada's government revenue is projected to reach 42.45% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Canada in 2025 was 42.45%. This ranks 35th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_canada_government-revenue,
title = {Canada Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/canada/government-revenue},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}