Guinea-Bissau Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Guinea-Bissau's government revenue was 16.12% in 2025, ranked 161st globally. This represents a 23.0% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Guinea-Bissau's government revenue stood at 16.12% in 2025, a rise of +3.01% from 2024. The IMF projects 16.12% by 2025. Guinea-Bissau ranked 161st globally.
Guinea‑Bissau’s government revenue as a share of GDP has risen modestly from 10.79 % in 1991 to 16.11 % in 2025, placing the country 161st globally and just below peers such as Ghana (16.14 %) and the Dominican Republic (16.00 %). The indicator’s 35‑year record shows a pronounced trough of 2.76 % in 1998, reflecting the severe fiscal stress of that period, followed by a rapid recovery that peaked at 23.29 % in 2009 amid a brief expansion of tax collection capacity. Since the post‑2009 decline, revenue has stabilized around the mid‑teens, suggesting that structural constraints and limited administrative capacity continue to curb further gains. Continued reforms to broaden the tax base and improve compliance could sustain the upward trajectory, while adverse shocks to the informal sector would likely reverse recent progress.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 16.32% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 16.26% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 16.16% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 16.04% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 15.72% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 16.12% | - | - |
| 2025 | 16.12% | +3.01% | #161 |
| 2024 | 13.10% | −0.64% | #179 |
| 2023 | 13.74% | −1.48% | #176 |
| 2022 | 15.22% | −3.90% | #166 |
| 2021 | 19.12% | +3.73% | #140 |
| 2020 | 15.40% | +0.46% | #160 |
| 2019 | 14.94% | +0.22% | #170 |
| 2018 | 14.71% | −2.08% | #170 |
| 2017 | 16.79% | +1.61% | #156 |
| 2016 | 15.18% | −3.17% | #160 |
| 2015 | 18.34% | −2.18% | #148 |
| 2014 | 20.52% | +9.78% | #141 |
| 2013 | 10.74% | −0.11% | #184 |
| 2012 | 10.85% | −5.11% | #184 |
| 2011 | 15.96% | −2.36% | #159 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea-Bissau's government revenue was 16.12% in 2025. Ranked 161st globally. This represents a 23.0% increase from the previous year.
Guinea-Bissau's government revenue peaked at 23.29% in 2009.
The lowest government revenue in Guinea-Bissau was 2.76% in 1998.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 161st globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Guinea-Bissau's government revenue is projected to reach 16.12% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Guinea-Bissau in 2025 was 16.12%. This ranks 161st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea-bissau_government-revenue,
title = {Guinea-Bissau Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea-bissau/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}