China Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
China's government revenue was 25.08% in 2025, ranked 106th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 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.
China’s government revenue stood at 25.08 percent of GDP in 2025, ranking it 106th globally, and reflects a modest rise from the 24.45 percent recorded in 1982. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 28.68 percent in 2017, a level that followed a rapid expansion of fiscal capacity after the post‑1995 trough of 10.13 percent, when revenue share was at its lowest. Over the 44‑year series, the upward trajectory has been driven by structural reforms, broadening of the tax base and increased reliance on non‑tax receipts, while the pace of growth has slowed since the 2010s. Among peers with similar rankings, Armenia posted a revenue share of 25.13 percent and Bolivia 25.07 percent in the same year, underscoring that China remains near the median of the global distribution despite its size. Continued reforms aimed at improving tax administration and diversifying revenue sources are likely to shape whether the modest increase observed in 2025 can be sustained in the coming decade.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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 significant revenue surge reported by China's CXMT, a domestic technology company, could indirectly support China's government revenue through increased corporate tax collections. This strong performance in a key Chinese industry contributes to the overall economic activity that forms the basis for government tax receipts. No other provided headlines directly relate to China's government revenue.
Frequently Asked Questions
China's government revenue was 25.08% in 2025. Ranked 106th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from the previous year.
China's government revenue peaked at 28.68% in 2017.
The lowest government revenue in China was 10.13% in 1995.
China ranks 106th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
China's government revenue is projected to reach 25.08% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of China in 2025 was 25.08%. This ranks 106th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_china_government-revenue,
title = {China Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/china/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}