Jamaica Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Overview
Jamaica's government revenue stood at 29.82% in 2025, a decline of +0.45% from 2024. The IMF projects 29.82% by 2025. Jamaica ranked 74th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 28.22% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 27.92% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 27.90% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 27.94% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 27.87% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 29.82% | - | - |
| 2025 | 29.82% | −0.45% | #74 |
| 2024 | 30.26% | +2.55% | #76 |
| 2023 | 27.71% | +0.33% | #88 |
| 2022 | 27.38% | −1.03% | #96 |
| 2021 | 28.40% | +1.14% | #79 |
| 2020 | 27.26% | −1.07% | #85 |
| 2019 | 28.33% | −0.31% | #83 |
| 2018 | 28.64% | +1.32% | #83 |
| 2017 | 27.32% | +1.03% | #85 |
| 2016 | 26.29% | +0.62% | #94 |
| 2015 | 25.67% | +0.09% | #97 |
| 2014 | 25.58% | −0.88% | #104 |
| 2013 | 26.46% | +1.38% | #98 |
| 2012 | 25.08% | +0.15% | #107 |
| 2011 | 24.93% | −1.24% | #105 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica's government revenue was 29.82% in 2025. Ranked 74th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year.
Jamaica's government revenue peaked at 30.26% in 2024.
The lowest government revenue in Jamaica was 21.05% in 1992.
Jamaica ranks 74th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Jamaica's government revenue is projected to reach 29.82% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Jamaica in 2025 was 29.82%. This ranks 74th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_government-revenue,
title = {Jamaica Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/government-revenue},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}