Ghana Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Ghana's government revenue was 16.14% in 2025, ranked 160th globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Ghana's government revenue stood at 16.14% in 2025, a rise of +0.28% from 2024. The IMF projects 16.14% by 2025. Ghana ranked 160th globally.
Ghana’s government revenue has risen dramatically from 2.77 percent of GDP in 1980 to a record 16.14 percent in 2025, placing the country at rank 160 globally and matching its all‑time peak in the same year. The sharpest decline occurred in 1981 when revenue fell to a trough of 1.94 percent, reflecting the fiscal strain of structural adjustment policies of the early 1980s. Over the 46‑year coverage period the upward trajectory has been reinforced by improved tax administration, diversification of the informal sector and higher commodity prices, which have lifted collections relative to peers such as Egypt (16.61 percent) and Guinea‑Bissau (16.11 percent). While the recent surge suggests a more robust fiscal base, sustaining the trend will depend on continued reforms, broader tax net expansion and resilience to external shocks that could otherwise reverse the gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 17.10% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 17.10% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 17.10% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 17.17% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 17.05% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 16.14% | - | - |
| 2025 | 16.14% | +0.28% | #160 |
| 2024 | 15.86% | +0.69% | #163 |
| 2023 | 15.17% | −0.56% | #168 |
| 2022 | 15.73% | +0.55% | #163 |
| 2021 | 15.18% | +1.11% | #165 |
| 2020 | 14.07% | −0.90% | #170 |
| 2019 | 14.97% | +0.87% | #169 |
| 2018 | 14.10% | +0.49% | #173 |
| 2017 | 13.62% | +0.47% | #175 |
| 2016 | 13.15% | −1.47% | #176 |
| 2015 | 14.62% | +1.46% | #170 |
| 2014 | 13.15% | +0.71% | #179 |
| 2013 | 12.45% | −1.25% | #176 |
| 2012 | 13.70% | −0.34% | #176 |
| 2011 | 14.03% | +2.19% | #169 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ghana matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ghana's government revenue was 16.14% in 2025. Ranked 160th globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from the previous year.
Ghana's government revenue peaked at 16.14% in 2025.
The lowest government revenue in Ghana was 1.94% in 1981.
Ghana ranks 160th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Ghana's government revenue is projected to reach 16.14% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Ghana in 2025 was 16.14%. This ranks 160th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ghana_government-revenue,
title = {Ghana Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ghana/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}