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Hong Kong SAR, China Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

18.47% +1.03% (+5.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #143 Global Peak 25.42% (2021) Source IMF WEO

Hong Kong SAR, China Government Revenue (1981–2025)

Overview

Hong Kong SAR, China's government revenue stood at 18.47% in 2025, a rise of +1.03% from 2024. The IMF projects 18.47% by 2025. Hong Kong SAR, China ranked 143rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Revenue YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 21.38% - -
2029* IMF 21.38% - -
2028* IMF 20.66% - -
2027* IMF 20.15% - -
2026* IMF 19.37% - -
2025* IMF 18.47% - -
2025 18.47% +1.03% #143
2024 17.45% −0.61% #153
2023 18.06% −3.66% #145
2022 21.72% −3.70% #129
2021 25.42% +4.74% #103
2020 20.68% +0.31% #131
2019 20.37% −0.37% #138
2018 20.74% −2.11% #135
2017 22.85% +0.21% #116
2016 22.64% +4.01% #118
2015 18.63% −2.22% #147
2014 20.85% −0.20% #138
2013 21.04% −0.39% #136
2012 21.44% −0.96% #135
2011 22.40% +1.67% #126
Show all years (1981-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +11.7% GDP growth 3.8% C/A balance 4.6%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Hong Kong SAR, China matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hong Kong SAR, China's government revenue?

Hong Kong SAR, China's government revenue was 18.47% in 2025. Ranked 143rd globally. This represents a 5.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in Hong Kong SAR, China?

Hong Kong SAR, China's government revenue peaked at 25.42% in 2021.

What was the lowest government revenue in Hong Kong SAR, China?

The lowest government revenue in Hong Kong SAR, China was 13.41% in 2001.

How does Hong Kong SAR, China rank in government revenue?

Hong Kong SAR, China ranks 143rd globally in government revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government revenue?

The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government revenue of Hong Kong SAR, China in 2025?

Hong Kong SAR, China's government revenue is projected to reach 18.47% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government revenue of Hong Kong SAR, China in 2025?

The government revenue of Hong Kong SAR, China in 2025 was 18.47%. This ranks 143rd in the world.

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