Greece Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Greece's government revenue was 49.82% in 2025, ranked 17th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Greece's government revenue stood at 49.82% in 2025, a rise of +0.50% from 2024. The IMF projects 49.82% by 2025. Greece ranked 17th globally.
Greece's government revenue has demonstrated a moderate growth trajectory over the past four decades, with significant fluctuations. The country's revenue peaked in 2016 at 50.57% of GDP, a year characterized by a rebound in economic activities following a deep recession. Conversely, the lowest point occurred in 1981, when government revenue reached 21.01% of GDP, amidst a prolonged economic downturn. As of 2025, Greece's revenue stands at 49.82% of GDP, ranking 17th globally. This performance is closely aligned with that of Belgium, another European country with a similar economic profile. Denmark, on the other hand, has consistently maintained a higher revenue-to-GDP ratio, standing at 50.77% in 2025. The trajectory of Greece's government revenue is likely to remain influenced by the country's economic growth prospects, with a potential shift in the trajectory contingent upon successful implementation of fiscal consolidation measures and a sustained recovery in economic activity.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 46.78% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 46.90% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 46.99% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 47.19% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 49.98% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 49.82% | - | - |
| 2025 | 49.82% | +0.50% | #17 |
| 2024 | 49.32% | +1.16% | #19 |
| 2023 | 48.16% | −2.20% | #20 |
| 2022 | 50.36% | +1.22% | #13 |
| 2021 | 49.14% | +0.18% | #17 |
| 2020 | 48.96% | +1.44% | #15 |
| 2019 | 47.51% | −1.84% | #17 |
| 2018 | 49.35% | −0.24% | #16 |
| 2017 | 49.59% | −0.98% | #16 |
| 2016 | 50.57% | +1.75% | #15 |
| 2015 | 48.82% | +1.62% | #17 |
| 2014 | 47.21% | −1.72% | #18 |
| 2013 | 48.92% | +0.99% | #17 |
| 2012 | 47.93% | +3.36% | #17 |
| 2011 | 44.58% | +2.92% | #22 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Greece matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1996. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Greece's government revenue was 49.82% in 2025. Ranked 17th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.
Greece's government revenue peaked at 50.57% in 2016.
The lowest government revenue in Greece was 21.01% in 1981.
Greece ranks 17th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Greece's government revenue is projected to reach 49.82% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Greece in 2025 was 49.82%. This ranks 17th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_greece_government-revenue,
title = {Greece Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/greece/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}