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New Zealand Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

37.39% −0.86% (-2.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #49 Global Peak 46.86% (1991) Source IMF WEO

New Zealand Government Revenue (1985–2025)

Overview

New Zealand's government revenue stood at 37.39% in 2025, a decline of +0.86% from 2024. The IMF projects 37.39% by 2025. New Zealand ranked 49th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Revenue YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 36.92% - -
2029* IMF 37.65% - -
2028* IMF 37.48% - -
2027* IMF 37.35% - -
2026* IMF 37.23% - -
2025* IMF 37.39% - -
2025 37.39% −0.86% #49
2024 38.26% +0.58% #50
2023 37.68% +0.03% #49
2022 37.65% −0.73% #49
2021 38.38% +0.71% #42
2020 37.67% +1.37% #45
2019 36.30% −1.05% #49
2018 37.35% +0.41% #49
2017 36.94% −0.45% #46
2016 37.39% −0.17% #44
2015 37.56% +0.24% #43
2014 37.32% +0.01% #52
2013 37.32% −0.20% #54
2012 37.52% +0.11% #53
2011 37.40% −0.01% #49
Show all years (1985-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Analysis

New Zealand's government revenue was 37.39% in 2025, a decline of −0.86% from 2024. IMF projects 37.39% by 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Zealand's government revenue?

New Zealand's government revenue was 37.39% in 2025. Ranked 49th globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in New Zealand?

New Zealand's government revenue peaked at 46.86% in 1991.

What was the lowest government revenue in New Zealand?

The lowest government revenue in New Zealand was 36.30% in 2019.

How does New Zealand rank in government revenue?

New Zealand ranks 49th globally in government revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government revenue?

The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government revenue of New Zealand in 2025?

New Zealand's government revenue is projected to reach 37.39% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government revenue of New Zealand in 2025?

The government revenue of New Zealand in 2025 was 37.39%. This ranks 49th in the world.

Cite this page

APA
New Zealand Government Revenue. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/new-zealand/government-revenue
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_new-zealand_government-revenue, title = {New Zealand Government Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/new-zealand/government-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }