Palau Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Palau's government revenue was 54.88% in 2025, ranked 11th globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Palau's government revenue stood at 54.88% in 2025, a rise of +0.94% from 2024. The IMF projects 54.88% by 2025. Palau ranked 11th globally.
Palau’s government revenue as a share of GDP stood at 54.88% in 2025, ranking it 11th globally and reflecting a significant increase from its historical low of 32.87% in 2001. The country’s fiscal capacity has expanded markedly over the past two decades, rising from 43.16% in 2000 to a record high of 56.76% in 2022, the highest point in its 26-year recorded history. This trajectory places Palau’s revenue mobilization above that of peer nations such as Finland, at 53.73%, and Dominica, at 53.40%, though below Tonga’s 59.97% and Lesotho’s 59.62%. The sustained rise in government revenue since the early 2000s suggests stronger institutional capacity and improved tax collection, possibly supported by economic diversification and foreign assistance. The 2022 peak likely reflects a combination of post-pandemic fiscal adjustments and heightened domestic revenue efforts. While revenue has slightly receded from that high to 54.88% in 2025, it remains well above early 2000s levels. Going forward, maintaining this revenue level will depend on economic resilience, continued governance improvements, and the stability of external funding sources.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 50.94% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 51.56% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 51.93% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 52.31% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 53.10% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 54.88% | - | - |
| 2025 | 54.88% | +0.94% | #11 |
| 2024 | 53.94% | +3.55% | #13 |
| 2023 | 50.39% | −6.37% | #16 |
| 2022 | 56.76% | +1.67% | #10 |
| 2021 | 55.09% | +9.90% | #10 |
| 2020 | 45.19% | +2.84% | #20 |
| 2019 | 42.36% | −1.62% | #30 |
| 2018 | 43.97% | +4.33% | #26 |
| 2017 | 39.64% | −1.47% | #36 |
| 2016 | 41.11% | +0.56% | #30 |
| 2015 | 40.56% | −2.88% | #35 |
| 2014 | 43.44% | +2.77% | #27 |
| 2013 | 40.67% | −3.55% | #36 |
| 2012 | 44.22% | −0.48% | #26 |
| 2011 | 44.70% | −1.81% | #20 |
Analysis
Palau's government revenue was 54.88% in 2025, a rise of +0.94% from 2024. IMF projects 54.88% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Palau's government revenue was 54.88% in 2025. Ranked 11th globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from the previous year.
Palau's government revenue peaked at 56.76% in 2022.
The lowest government revenue in Palau was 32.87% in 2001.
Palau ranks 11th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Palau's government revenue is projected to reach 54.88% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Palau in 2025 was 54.88%. This ranks 11th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_palau_government-revenue,
title = {Palau Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/palau/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}