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China Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

25.08% −0.52% (-2.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #106 Global Peak 28.68% (2017) Source IMF WEO

China Government Revenue (1982–2025)

Overview

China's government revenue stood at 25.08% in 2025, a decline of +0.52% from 2024. The IMF projects 25.08% by 2025. China ranked 106th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Revenue YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 25.72% - -
2029* IMF 25.67% - -
2028* IMF 25.61% - -
2027* IMF 25.49% - -
2026* IMF 25.30% - -
2025* IMF 25.08% - -
2025 25.08% −0.52% #106
2024 25.60% −0.42% #106
2023 26.03% +0.70% #102
2022 25.32% −0.69% #109
2021 26.01% +0.73% #94
2020 25.28% −2.33% #99
2019 27.61% −0.84% #88
2018 28.44% −0.23% #87
2017 28.68% +0.31% #76
2016 28.37% −0.15% #78
2015 28.51% +0.77% #78
2014 27.74% +0.46% #90
2013 27.28% −0.12% #93
2012 27.40% +0.85% #96
2011 26.55% +2.24% #94
Show all years (1982-2025)
* 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 +14.5% GDP growth 7.8% C/A balance 1.5%
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

China matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

The government's policy to exempt duties for units in Special Economic Zones that commenced production before March 31, 2025, directly influences China's government revenue. This exemption reduces potential

Frequently Asked Questions

What is China's government revenue?

China's government revenue was 25.08% in 2025. Ranked 106th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in China?

China's government revenue peaked at 28.68% in 2017.

What was the lowest government revenue in China?

The lowest government revenue in China was 10.13% in 1995.

How does China rank in government revenue?

China ranks 106th 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 China in 2025?

China's government revenue is projected to reach 25.08% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government revenue of China in 2025?

The government revenue of China in 2025 was 25.08%. This ranks 106th in the world.

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