Nepal Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Nepal's government revenue was 19.67% in 2025, ranked 138th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Nepal's government revenue stood at 19.67% in 2025, a rise of +0.29% from 2024. The IMF projects 19.67% by 2025. Nepal ranked 138th globally.
Nepal’s government revenue as a share of GDP has risen steadily over the 26‑year span from 9.95 percent in 2000 to 19.67 percent in 2025, placing the country at rank 138 globally. The upward trajectory peaked in 2021 at 23.27 percent, a level that remains well above the early‑2000s trough and reflects expanding fiscal capacity amid higher tax compliance and modest growth in public‑sector enterprises. By contrast, Malaysia, a peer with a comparable rank, recorded 19.76 percent in the same year, illustrating that Nepal’s revenue share now aligns closely with middle‑income economies that have diversified tax bases. The sustained increase suggests that recent reforms, including the introduction of a value‑added tax on services and improved customs administration, are bearing fruit. Continued improvement will depend on deepening the tax net, enhancing collection efficiency, and maintaining macro‑economic stability, which together could push the revenue ratio toward the mid‑20 percent range in the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 22.78% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 22.83% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 22.48% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 21.89% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 20.86% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 19.67% | - | - |
| 2025 | 19.67% | +0.29% | #138 |
| 2024 | 19.38% | +0.11% | #138 |
| 2023 | 19.27% | −3.67% | #142 |
| 2022 | 22.93% | −0.33% | #118 |
| 2021 | 23.27% | +2.25% | #117 |
| 2020 | 21.02% | −1.85% | #127 |
| 2019 | 22.87% | +0.70% | #122 |
| 2018 | 22.17% | +1.22% | #125 |
| 2017 | 20.95% | +0.79% | #127 |
| 2016 | 20.16% | +2.03% | #129 |
| 2015 | 18.13% | +0.19% | #151 |
| 2014 | 17.94% | +0.87% | #154 |
| 2013 | 17.07% | +1.48% | #157 |
| 2012 | 15.59% | −0.04% | #165 |
| 2011 | 15.63% | −0.15% | #161 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's government revenue was 19.67% in 2025. Ranked 138th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Nepal's government revenue peaked at 23.27% in 2021.
The lowest government revenue in Nepal was 9.95% in 2000.
Nepal ranks 138th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Nepal's government revenue is projected to reach 19.67% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Nepal in 2025 was 19.67%. This ranks 138th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Nepal Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}