Papua New Guinea Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Papua New Guinea's government revenue was 17.93% in 2025, ranked 146th globally. This represents a 4.7% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1983–2025.
Overview
Papua New Guinea's government revenue stood at 17.93% in 2025, a rise of +0.80% from 2024. The IMF projects 17.93% by 2025. Papua New Guinea ranked 146th globally.
Papua New Guinea's government revenue has experienced significant fluctuations over the past four decades, with its all-time peak of 24.92% of GDP occurring in 2007 and a trough of 14.66% in 2020. Despite a recent increase to 17.93% in 2025, the country's revenue remains below its peak and among the lowest globally. For context, countries with similar revenue rankings include Bahrain and Chad, which reported 17.98% and 17.92% respectively in 2025. The decline in government revenue during the 2020 trough was likely exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which had a devastating impact on many economies around the world. Since 2007, Papua New Guinea's revenue has struggled to regain its pre-financial crisis momentum, with revenue growth hindered by a combination of factors including a decline in commodity prices and a relatively high dependence on extractive industries. A sustained increase in revenue would likely require a diversification of the economy and a focus on expanding the tax base.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 19.40% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 19.22% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 19.01% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 18.95% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 18.63% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 17.93% | - | - |
| 2025 | 17.93% | +0.80% | #146 |
| 2024 | 17.14% | −0.77% | #155 |
| 2023 | 17.91% | +1.27% | #147 |
| 2022 | 16.64% | +1.52% | #157 |
| 2021 | 15.13% | +0.47% | #166 |
| 2020 | 14.66% | −1.66% | #166 |
| 2019 | 16.32% | −1.42% | #161 |
| 2018 | 17.74% | +1.85% | #153 |
| 2017 | 15.89% | −0.23% | #161 |
| 2016 | 16.12% | −2.17% | #154 |
| 2015 | 18.30% | −2.49% | #149 |
| 2014 | 20.79% | +0.05% | #140 |
| 2013 | 20.74% | −0.49% | #138 |
| 2012 | 21.23% | −0.68% | #137 |
| 2011 | 21.90% | +0.45% | #128 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Papua New Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Papua New Guinea's government revenue was 17.93% in 2025. Ranked 146th globally. This represents a 4.7% increase from the previous year.
Papua New Guinea's government revenue peaked at 24.92% in 2007.
The lowest government revenue in Papua New Guinea was 14.66% in 2020.
Papua New Guinea ranks 146th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Papua New Guinea's government revenue is projected to reach 17.93% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Papua New Guinea in 2025 was 17.93%. This ranks 146th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Papua New Guinea Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/papua-new-guinea/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}