El Salvador Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
El Salvador's government revenue was 27.74% in 2025, ranked 90th globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
El Salvador's government revenue stood at 27.74% in 2025, a rise of +0.93% from 2024. The IMF projects 27.74% by 2025. El Salvador ranked 90th globally.
El Salvador’s government revenue has risen steadily over the 36‑year series, climbing from a trough of 15.26 % of GDP in 1990 to an all‑time peak of 27.74 % in 2025, the latter placing the country at rank 90 globally. This upward trajectory mirrors the modest gains recorded by peers such as Suriname (27.75 %) and South Africa (27.64 %) in the same year, suggesting that regional fiscal reforms and improved tax administration have contributed to higher collection rates. The consistent increase reflects broader macro‑economic stability, expansion of the formal sector, and diversification of revenue sources, while the early 1990s low point coincided with post‑civil‑war reconstruction challenges that constrained fiscal capacity. Looking ahead, sustaining the current rise will depend on deepening tax base reforms, enhancing compliance mechanisms, and mitigating external shocks that could depress economic activity and, consequently, revenue growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 28.14% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 28.15% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 28.14% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 28.15% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 27.76% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 27.74% | - | - |
| 2025 | 27.74% | +0.93% | #90 |
| 2024 | 26.81% | +0.97% | #98 |
| 2023 | 25.84% | −0.14% | #105 |
| 2022 | 25.98% | +0.42% | #104 |
| 2021 | 25.56% | +1.03% | #100 |
| 2020 | 24.53% | −0.18% | #107 |
| 2019 | 24.71% | −0.19% | #108 |
| 2018 | 24.90% | −0.66% | #108 |
| 2017 | 25.56% | +1.21% | #103 |
| 2016 | 24.36% | +0.88% | #105 |
| 2015 | 23.48% | −0.12% | #114 |
| 2014 | 23.59% | −0.45% | #119 |
| 2013 | 24.04% | +0.46% | #111 |
| 2012 | 23.58% | +2.77% | #117 |
| 2011 | 20.81% | +0.18% | #139 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
El Salvador's government revenue was 27.74% in 2025. Ranked 90th globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from the previous year.
El Salvador's government revenue peaked at 27.74% in 2025.
The lowest government revenue in El Salvador was 15.26% in 1990.
El Salvador ranks 90th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
El Salvador's government revenue is projected to reach 27.74% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of El Salvador in 2025 was 27.74%. This ranks 90th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_government-revenue,
title = {El Salvador Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}