Guatemala Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Guatemala's government revenue was 12.40% in 2025, ranked 176th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
Guatemala's government revenue stood at 12.40% in 2025, a decline of +0.02% from 2024. The IMF projects 12.40% by 2025. Guatemala ranked 176th globally.
Guatemala’s government revenue as a share of GDP has risen steadily over the 31‑year series, moving from a trough of 9.25 % in 1995 to a peak of 12.57 % in 2022 before slipping slightly to the latest 2025 level of 12.40 % (rank 176 globally). The upward trajectory reflects gradual improvements in tax administration and modest growth in fiscal capacity, yet the recent dip suggests that the post‑pandemic recovery has not fully translated into higher collections. Compared with peers of similar rank, Indonesia records a substantially higher share at 13.73 % and Madagascar is close at 12.24 %, indicating that Guatemala remains marginally above the lower‑income benchmark set by Niger’s 11.11 % but still lags behind more advanced tax systems. Continued reforms aimed at broadening the tax base, enhancing compliance and reducing informal activity could restore the upward momentum and push revenue back toward the 2022 high, provided macro‑economic conditions remain stable.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 12.43% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 12.45% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 12.45% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 12.44% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 12.43% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 12.40% | - | - |
| 2025 | 12.40% | −0.02% | #176 |
| 2024 | 12.42% | −0.06% | #181 |
| 2023 | 12.48% | −0.09% | #179 |
| 2022 | 12.57% | +0.26% | #178 |
| 2021 | 12.31% | +1.63% | #178 |
| 2020 | 10.68% | −0.53% | #181 |
| 2019 | 11.21% | −0.10% | #182 |
| 2018 | 11.31% | −0.09% | #182 |
| 2017 | 11.39% | −0.06% | #183 |
| 2016 | 11.46% | +0.35% | #183 |
| 2015 | 11.11% | −0.57% | #184 |
| 2014 | 11.68% | −0.15% | #182 |
| 2013 | 11.83% | +0.10% | #180 |
| 2012 | 11.74% | +0.05% | #181 |
| 2011 | 11.68% | +0.49% | #184 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guatemala matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guatemala's government revenue was 12.40% in 2025. Ranked 176th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Guatemala's government revenue peaked at 12.57% in 2022.
The lowest government revenue in Guatemala was 9.25% in 1995.
Guatemala ranks 176th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Guatemala's government revenue is projected to reach 12.40% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Guatemala in 2025 was 12.40%. This ranks 176th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guatemala_government-revenue,
title = {Guatemala Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guatemala/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}