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Gabon Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

20.36% −0.57% (-2.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #130 Global Peak 32.38% (1998) Source IMF WEO

Gabon Government Revenue (1990–2025)

Overview

Gabon's government revenue stood at 20.36% in 2025, a decline of +0.57% from 2024. The IMF projects 20.36% by 2025. Gabon ranked 130th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Revenue YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 18.72% - -
2029* IMF 18.76% - -
2028* IMF 18.81% - -
2027* IMF 18.87% - -
2026* IMF 19.15% - -
2025* IMF 20.36% - -
2025 20.36% −0.57% #130
2024 20.93% −2.32% #131
2023 23.26% +4.49% #116
2022 18.76% +3.44% #147
2021 15.33% −2.26% #163
2020 17.59% −1.95% #148
2019 19.53% +2.62% #145
2018 16.92% +0.50% #157
2017 16.41% −0.72% #157
2016 17.14% −4.00% #149
2015 21.14% −8.60% #130
2014 29.74% −1.87% #82
2013 31.61% +1.45% #78
2012 30.15% +6.67% #85
2011 23.48% −2.31% #116
Show all years (1990-2025)
* 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 +27.7% GDP growth 5.6% C/A balance 8.3%
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

Gabon 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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gabon's government revenue?

Gabon's government revenue was 20.36% in 2025. Ranked 130th globally. This represents a 2.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in Gabon?

Gabon's government revenue peaked at 32.38% in 1998.

What was the lowest government revenue in Gabon?

The lowest government revenue in Gabon was 15.33% in 2021.

How does Gabon rank in government revenue?

Gabon ranks 130th 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 Gabon in 2025?

Gabon's government revenue is projected to reach 20.36% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government revenue of Gabon in 2025?

The government revenue of Gabon in 2025 was 20.36%. This ranks 130th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_gabon_government-revenue, title = {Gabon Government Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/government-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }