Liberia Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Liberia's government revenue was 20.20% in 2025, ranked 134th globally. This represents a 9.6% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Liberia's government revenue stood at 20.20% in 2025, a decline of +2.13% from 2024. The IMF projects 20.20% by 2025. Liberia ranked 134th globally.
Liberia’s government revenue reached 20.20 percent of GDP in 2025, placing the country 134th in the world and marginally above Guyana’s 19.98 percent and just below India’s 20.23 percent. The indicator has risen steadily since the low of 9.34 percent recorded in 2003, a trough that coincided with the aftermath of the civil wars and the collapse of tax administration. A pronounced upswing occurred in the mid‑2010s, culminating in an all‑time peak of 33.39 percent in 2015 as fiscal reforms and improved commodity prices boosted collections. Over the 26‑year coverage period, the average revenue share has climbed from 14.46 percent in 2000 to the current level, reflecting gradual institutional strengthening and broader tax bases. Continued diversification of the economy and further enhancement of tax compliance are likely to sustain the upward trajectory, although external shocks to export earnings could temper progress.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 20.12% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 20.35% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 20.34% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 20.49% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 20.14% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 20.20% | - | - |
| 2025 | 20.20% | −2.13% | #134 |
| 2024 | 22.33% | +2.23% | #118 |
| 2023 | 20.10% | −1.50% | #137 |
| 2022 | 21.60% | −5.68% | #131 |
| 2021 | 27.28% | −3.98% | #83 |
| 2020 | 31.27% | +3.88% | #66 |
| 2019 | 27.39% | −0.57% | #89 |
| 2018 | 27.96% | +0.01% | #89 |
| 2017 | 27.94% | −3.98% | #81 |
| 2016 | 31.92% | −1.46% | #67 |
| 2015 | 33.39% | +4.86% | #63 |
| 2014 | 28.52% | −0.18% | #87 |
| 2013 | 28.71% | +0.81% | #88 |
| 2012 | 27.89% | +2.44% | #95 |
| 2011 | 25.46% | −0.77% | #99 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Liberia 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
Liberia's government revenue was 20.20% in 2025. Ranked 134th globally. This represents a 9.6% decrease from the previous year.
Liberia's government revenue peaked at 33.39% in 2015.
The lowest government revenue in Liberia was 9.34% in 2003.
Liberia ranks 134th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Liberia's government revenue is projected to reach 20.20% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Liberia in 2025 was 20.20%. This ranks 134th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_liberia_government-revenue,
title = {Liberia Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/liberia/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}