Myanmar Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Myanmar's government revenue was 15.35% in 2025, ranked 167th globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1998–2025.
Overview
Myanmar's government revenue stood at 15.35% in 2025, a decline of +0.26% from 2024. The IMF projects 15.35% by 2025. Myanmar ranked 167th globally.
Myanmar’s government revenue stood at 15.35 percent of GDP in 2025, placing the country 167th in the world and aligning it closely with peers such as Angola (15.56 percent) and Uganda (15.11 percent). After a prolonged decline that hit a trough of 9.94 percent in 2004, revenue rose steadily, reaching an all‑time peak of 23.68 percent in 2014 before slipping again in the subsequent decade. The 28‑year series shows that the early 2000s contraction coincided with political instability and limited fiscal capacity, while the 2014 high reflected a brief window of reform and expanded tax administration. Since the peak, revenue has hovered in the mid‑teens, suggesting that structural constraints and recurring conflict have impeded a return to pre‑2014 levels. Continued improvement in governance, broader tax base development and sustained peace could reverse the downward pressure and move Myanmar’s revenue trajectory upward in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 17.04% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 16.94% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 16.64% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 16.28% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 15.77% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 15.35% | - | - |
| 2025 | 15.35% | −0.26% | #167 |
| 2024 | 15.61% | −0.62% | #166 |
| 2023 | 16.23% | −2.28% | #161 |
| 2022 | 18.51% | +0.08% | #148 |
| 2021 | 18.43% | +3.62% | #144 |
| 2020 | 14.81% | −1.04% | #164 |
| 2019 | 15.85% | −0.10% | #162 |
| 2018 | 15.95% | −0.32% | #161 |
| 2017 | 16.27% | −2.46% | #159 |
| 2016 | 18.74% | −0.67% | #138 |
| 2015 | 19.41% | −4.27% | #138 |
| 2014 | 23.68% | +1.32% | #117 |
| 2013 | 22.36% | +5.11% | #128 |
| 2012 | 17.25% | +6.47% | #154 |
| 2011 | 10.79% | +0.40% | #186 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Myanmar's government revenue was 15.35% in 2025. Ranked 167th globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from the previous year.
Myanmar's government revenue peaked at 23.68% in 2014.
The lowest government revenue in Myanmar was 9.94% in 2004.
Myanmar ranks 167th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Myanmar's government revenue is projected to reach 15.35% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Myanmar in 2025 was 15.35%. This ranks 167th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_myanmar_government-revenue,
title = {Myanmar Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}