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Iceland Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

43.62% +0.58% (+1.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #28 Global Peak 58.17% (2016) Source IMF WEO

Iceland Government Revenue (1980–2025)

Overview

Iceland's government revenue stood at 43.62% in 2025, a rise of +0.58% from 2024. The IMF projects 43.62% by 2025. Iceland ranked 28th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Revenue YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 42.80% - -
2029* IMF 42.73% - -
2028* IMF 42.61% - -
2027* IMF 42.57% - -
2026* IMF 42.73% - -
2025* IMF 43.62% - -
2025 43.62% +0.58% #28
2024 43.04% +0.32% #31
2023 42.72% +0.72% #32
2022 42.00% +1.62% #31
2021 40.38% −1.05% #37
2020 41.43% −0.04% #29
2019 41.47% −2.63% #32
2018 44.10% −0.68% #25
2017 44.79% −13.39% #22
2016 58.17% +15.54% #8
2015 42.63% −3.02% #26
2014 45.65% +1.26% #21
2013 44.39% −0.14% #27
2012 44.53% +1.01% #25
2011 43.51% +1.90% #28
Show all years (1980-2025)
* 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 +43.3% GDP growth 6.2% C/A balance 9.1%
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

Iceland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. 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 Iceland's government revenue?

Iceland's government revenue was 43.62% in 2025. Ranked 28th globally. This represents a 1.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in Iceland?

Iceland's government revenue peaked at 58.17% in 2016.

What was the lowest government revenue in Iceland?

The lowest government revenue in Iceland was 35.27% in 1980.

How does Iceland rank in government revenue?

Iceland ranks 28th 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 Iceland in 2025?

Iceland's government revenue is projected to reach 43.62% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government revenue of Iceland in 2025?

The government revenue of Iceland in 2025 was 43.62%. This ranks 28th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_iceland_government-revenue, title = {Iceland Government Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/iceland/government-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }