Norway Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Norway's government revenue was 61.68% in 2025, ranked 8th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Norway's government revenue stood at 61.68% in 2025, a decline of +0.05% from 2024. The IMF projects 61.68% by 2025. Norway ranked 8th globally.
Norway’s government revenue as a share of GDP stood at 61.68% in 2025, ranking the country eighth globally according to the IMF WEO dataset. Over a 46-year period since 1980, revenue has fluctuated between an all-time low of 47.57% in 1982 and a peak of 63.00% in 2022, reflecting the volatility linked to North Sea oil revenues and countercyclical fiscal policies. The 2022 peak coincided with high global energy prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which boosted tax receipts from the petroleum sector. Compared to peer economies, Norway’s revenue burden exceeds that of Lesotho (59.62%) and Tonga (59.97%), though it remains below Marshall Islands (68.15%) and Libya (67.71%), the latter benefiting from near-total state control of energy exports. Despite Norway’s strong fiscal position underpinned by its sovereign wealth fund, the long-term trajectory of government revenue will depend on global oil demand, green transition policies, and demographic pressures from an aging population. A sustained decline in hydrocarbon revenues could necessitate structural adjustments to maintain the current fiscal stance.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 59.02% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 59.19% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 59.26% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 59.31% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 59.69% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 61.68% | - | - |
| 2025 | 61.68% | −0.05% | #8 |
| 2024 | 61.72% | −0.76% | #9 |
| 2023 | 62.48% | −0.52% | #8 |
| 2022 | 63.00% | +6.40% | #8 |
| 2021 | 56.60% | +2.45% | #9 |
| 2020 | 54.15% | −2.57% | #9 |
| 2019 | 56.73% | +1.22% | #8 |
| 2018 | 55.51% | +1.33% | #8 |
| 2017 | 54.18% | −0.26% | #9 |
| 2016 | 54.44% | +0.25% | #10 |
| 2015 | 54.19% | +0.39% | #9 |
| 2014 | 53.80% | −0.27% | #10 |
| 2013 | 54.06% | −2.02% | #12 |
| 2012 | 56.08% | −0.46% | #8 |
| 2011 | 56.54% | +1.19% | #7 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Norway matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Norway's government revenue was 61.68% in 2025. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Norway's government revenue peaked at 63.00% in 2022.
The lowest government revenue in Norway was 47.57% in 1982.
Norway ranks 8th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Norway's government revenue is projected to reach 61.68% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Norway in 2025 was 61.68%. This ranks 8th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_norway_government-revenue,
title = {Norway Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/norway/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}