Malta Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Malta's government revenue was 32.47% in 2025, ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Malta's government revenue stood at 32.47% in 2025, a decline of +1.27% from 2024. The IMF projects 32.47% by 2025. Malta ranked 63rd globally.
Malta’s government revenue has fallen from an all‑time peak of 40.02 in 2006 to a trough of 31.41 in 2023, before rising modestly to 32.47 in 2025, placing the country 63rd globally. The 26‑year series shows a long‑term downward trajectory, with the post‑2008 financial crisis period marking the most pronounced decline and the recent recovery barely offsetting the previous dip. Compared with peers of similar rank, Malta’s 2025 figure is close to Switzerland’s 32.33 and slightly above Romania’s 32.21, suggesting that despite its small size, the island state remains competitive among middle‑income economies. The modest rebound after the 2023 trough reflects higher tax compliance and a gradual expansion of the services sector, yet the level remains well below the 2006 peak. Continued fiscal consolidation, coupled with structural reforms to broaden the tax base, will be needed to sustain the upward trend and prevent a return to trough‑level revenues.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 32.91% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 32.95% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 32.89% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 32.94% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 32.82% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 32.47% | - | - |
| 2025 | 32.47% | −1.27% | #63 |
| 2024 | 33.74% | +2.33% | #63 |
| 2023 | 31.41% | −1.60% | #73 |
| 2022 | 33.01% | +0.53% | #66 |
| 2021 | 32.48% | −0.88% | #65 |
| 2020 | 33.36% | −2.24% | #62 |
| 2019 | 35.60% | −0.73% | #53 |
| 2018 | 36.34% | +0.23% | #52 |
| 2017 | 36.11% | −0.44% | #50 |
| 2016 | 36.55% | −0.46% | #46 |
| 2015 | 37.01% | −1.08% | #46 |
| 2014 | 38.09% | +0.19% | #43 |
| 2013 | 37.89% | −0.49% | #51 |
| 2012 | 38.38% | −0.13% | #47 |
| 2011 | 38.51% | +0.66% | #44 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malta 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 →
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Frequently Asked Questions
Malta's government revenue was 32.47% in 2025. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from the previous year.
Malta's government revenue peaked at 40.02% in 2006.
The lowest government revenue in Malta was 31.41% in 2023.
Malta ranks 63rd globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Malta's government revenue is projected to reach 32.47% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Malta in 2025 was 32.47%. This ranks 63rd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Malta Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malta/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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