France Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
France's government revenue was 51.88% in 2025, ranked 14th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
France's government revenue stood at 51.88% in 2025, a rise of +0.48% from 2024. The IMF projects 51.88% by 2025. France ranked 14th globally.
France’s government revenue has risen steadily over the 46‑year span from 47.61 in 1980 to 51.88 in 2025, placing the country 14th globally in the IMF World Economic Outlook. The series peaked at 54.30 in 2017 before receding modestly, indicating that the post‑crisis expansion of the late 2010s was not fully sustained. The 1980 trough of 47.61 marks the lowest point in the record, after which fiscal capacity grew alongside economic modernization and progressive tax reforms. France’s 2025 level matches Austria’s 51.88 and sits just below Finland’s 53.73, suggesting a comparable fiscal position among advanced European economies. The modest decline from the 2017 high reflects constraints from demographic ageing, public pension obligations, and the aftermath of the COVID‑19 pandemic, which limited further revenue growth. Continued structural reforms and a rebound in corporate profitability could stabilize the upward trajectory, while any slowdown in economic activity would likely curb future revenue gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 51.42% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 51.42% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 51.47% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 51.45% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 51.65% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 51.88% | - | - |
| 2025 | 51.88% | +0.48% | #14 |
| 2024 | 51.40% | +0.01% | #16 |
| 2023 | 51.39% | −2.30% | #14 |
| 2022 | 53.69% | +0.81% | #11 |
| 2021 | 52.88% | +0.11% | #12 |
| 2020 | 52.77% | −0.19% | #11 |
| 2019 | 52.95% | −1.10% | #10 |
| 2018 | 54.05% | −0.25% | #9 |
| 2017 | 54.30% | +0.68% | #8 |
| 2016 | 53.62% | −0.09% | #11 |
| 2015 | 53.71% | −0.11% | #10 |
| 2014 | 53.82% | +0.17% | #9 |
| 2013 | 53.65% | +0.93% | #13 |
| 2012 | 52.72% | +1.01% | #12 |
| 2011 | 51.71% | +1.15% | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
France 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
France's government revenue was 51.88% in 2025. Ranked 14th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
France's government revenue peaked at 54.30% in 2017.
The lowest government revenue in France was 47.61% in 1980.
France ranks 14th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
France's government revenue is projected to reach 51.88% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of France in 2025 was 51.88%. This ranks 14th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_france_government-revenue,
title = {France Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/france/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}