Guyana Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Guyana's government revenue was 19.98% in 2025, ranked 135th globally. This represents a 25.7% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1997–2025.
Overview
Guyana's government revenue stood at 19.98% in 2025, a rise of +4.08% from 2024. The IMF projects 19.98% by 2025. Guyana ranked 135th globally.
Guyana’s government revenue as a share of GDP has shown modest volatility over the 29‑year span from 1997 to 2025, rising from 19.18 % in 1997 to a peak of 25.61 % in 2019 before slipping to a trough of 15.17 % in 2022, the year that marked the lowest level in the series. By 2025 the ratio had recovered to 19.98 %, placing the country 135th globally and situating it just below peers such as Liberia (20.20 %) and Singapore (19.93 %). The post‑trough rebound reflects the impact of higher commodity prices and fiscal adjustments that followed the downturn, yet the figure remains below the 2019 high, indicating that the fiscal expansion of the late 2010s has not been fully sustained. Continued diversification of the tax base and prudent expenditure management will be crucial for Guyana to consolidate the upward momentum and move the revenue ratio closer to the levels recorded during its recent peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 21.22% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 19.07% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 18.72% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 17.70% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 18.61% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 19.98% | - | - |
| 2025 | 19.98% | +4.08% | #135 |
| 2024 | 15.90% | −1.98% | #162 |
| 2023 | 17.88% | +2.71% | #148 |
| 2022 | 15.17% | −2.67% | #168 |
| 2021 | 17.84% | −4.92% | #147 |
| 2020 | 22.76% | −2.85% | #118 |
| 2019 | 25.61% | +0.57% | #106 |
| 2018 | 25.04% | +1.87% | #106 |
| 2017 | 23.17% | +1.20% | #113 |
| 2016 | 21.97% | +0.98% | #119 |
| 2015 | 20.99% | +1.77% | #131 |
| 2014 | 19.22% | −0.02% | #147 |
| 2013 | 19.25% | +0.51% | #148 |
| 2012 | 18.74% | −2.65% | #147 |
| 2011 | 21.38% | −0.66% | #133 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guyana 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
Guyana's government revenue was 19.98% in 2025. Ranked 135th globally. This represents a 25.7% increase from the previous year.
Guyana's government revenue peaked at 25.61% in 2019.
The lowest government revenue in Guyana was 15.17% in 2022.
Guyana ranks 135th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Guyana's government revenue is projected to reach 19.98% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Guyana in 2025 was 19.98%. This ranks 135th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guyana_government-revenue,
title = {Guyana Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guyana/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}