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Pakistan Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

15.74% +3.07% (+24.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #163 Global Peak 15.74% (2025) Source IMF WEO

Pakistan Government Revenue (1980–2025)

Overview

Pakistan's government revenue stood at 15.74% in 2025, a rise of +3.07% from 2024. The IMF projects 15.74% by 2025. Pakistan ranked 163rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Revenue YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 15.94% - -
2029* IMF 15.94% - -
2028* IMF 15.94% - -
2027* IMF 15.74% - -
2026* IMF 16.25% - -
2025* IMF 15.74% - -
2025 15.74% +3.07% #163
2024 12.67% +1.14% #180
2023 11.53% −0.58% #181
2022 12.12% −0.30% #180
2021 12.42% −0.85% #176
2020 13.27% +2.00% #176
2019 11.27% −2.17% #181
2018 13.44% −0.52% #176
2017 13.96% +0.17% #174
2016 13.79% +0.70% #170
2015 13.09% −0.63% #177
2014 13.73% +1.70% #173
2013 12.03% +0.34% #178
2012 11.69% −0.00% #182
2011 11.69% −1.21% #183
Show all years (1980-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +34.1% GDP growth 3.0% C/A balance 0.1%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Pakistan 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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pakistan's government revenue?

Pakistan's government revenue was 15.74% in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 24.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in Pakistan?

Pakistan's government revenue peaked at 15.74% in 2025.

What was the lowest government revenue in Pakistan?

The lowest government revenue in Pakistan was 9.66% in 1998.

How does Pakistan rank in government revenue?

Pakistan ranks 163rd 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 Pakistan in 2025?

Pakistan's government revenue is projected to reach 15.74% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government revenue of Pakistan in 2025?

The government revenue of Pakistan in 2025 was 15.74%. This ranks 163rd in the world.

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