Eritrea Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Eritrea's government revenue was 33.97% in 2019, ranked 61st globally. This represents a 7.6% increase from 2018. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1992–2019.
Overview
Eritrea's government revenue stood at 33.97% in 2019, a rise of +2.39% from 2018. Eritrea ranked 61st globally.
Eritrea’s government revenue as a share of GDP has trended downward since the early 1990s, falling from an all‑time peak of 71.44 in 1993 to a historic low of 21.48 in 2014, before modestly rebounding to 33.97 in 2019, placing the country 61st globally. Over the 28‑year coverage period the indicator has declined by more than half, reflecting persistent fiscal constraints and limited diversification of the tax base. The 2019 level is virtually identical to Oman’s 33.95 and slightly below Japan’s 34.25, underscoring Eritrea’s relative position among both developing and advanced economies. The early‑1990s surge coincided with post‑independence reconstruction spending, while the 2014 trough aligns with a period of reduced commodity prices and external financing. The recent modest rise suggests a tentative stabilization, but sustaining higher revenue will likely require structural reforms, improved tax administration and broader economic diversification to alter the long‑term trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 33.97% | +2.39% | #61 |
| 2018 | 31.58% | −5.17% | #66 |
| 2017 | 36.76% | +7.26% | #47 |
| 2016 | 29.50% | +1.19% | #73 |
| 2015 | 28.32% | +6.84% | #79 |
| 2014 | 21.48% | −3.63% | #136 |
| 2013 | 25.11% | −3.00% | #104 |
| 2012 | 28.11% | +1.36% | #93 |
| 2011 | 26.75% | +0.82% | #92 |
| 2010 | 25.93% | +3.15% | #98 |
| 2009 | 22.78% | −8.64% | #118 |
| 2008 | 31.42% | +0.04% | #79 |
| 2007 | 31.38% | −3.62% | #78 |
| 2006 | 34.99% | −10.61% | #69 |
| 2005 | 45.60% | −3.80% | #19 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eritrea 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
Eritrea's government revenue was 33.97% in 2019. Ranked 61st globally. This represents a 7.6% increase from the previous year.
Eritrea's government revenue peaked at 71.45% in 1993.
The lowest government revenue in Eritrea was 21.48% in 2014.
Eritrea ranks 61st globally in government revenue as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
The government revenue of Eritrea in 2019 was 33.97%. This ranks 61st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_eritrea_government-revenue,
title = {Eritrea Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/eritrea/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}