Puerto Rico (US) Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Puerto Rico (US)'s government revenue was 22.51% in 2025, ranked 121st globally. This represents a 4.4% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 2014–2025.
Overview
Puerto Rico (US)'s government revenue stood at 22.51% in 2025, a rise of +0.95% from 2024. The IMF projects 22.51% by 2025. Puerto Rico (US) ranked 121st globally.
Puerto Rico's government revenue has experienced fluctuations over the past decade, with its all-time peak occurring in 2019 at 22.97% of GDP. This level was surpassed by St. Lucia in 2025, with the latter country boasting a revenue of 22.55% of GDP. Conversely, the island's government revenue hit a trough in 2016 at 19.13%. Following a gradual increase, the revenue reached 22.51% of GDP in 2025, a figure that places Puerto Rico at the 121st position globally according to the IMF World Economic Outlook. This modest growth is in line with the trajectory of other countries in the region, with Korea posting a revenue of 22.59% of GDP in 2025. Despite these developments, a significant shift in the trajectory of Puerto Rico's government revenue could be triggered by changes in tax policies or shifts in the global economic landscape, particularly if the US mainland introduces policies affecting the island's economic integration.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 19.55% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 19.79% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 19.68% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 21.66% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 22.12% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 22.51% | - | - |
| 2025 | 22.51% | +0.95% | #121 |
| 2024 | 21.56% | −0.94% | #127 |
| 2023 | 22.50% | +0.14% | #119 |
| 2022 | 22.36% | +1.39% | #122 |
| 2021 | 20.97% | +0.16% | #129 |
| 2020 | 20.81% | −2.16% | #129 |
| 2019 | 22.97% | +0.81% | #121 |
| 2018 | 22.15% | +1.34% | #126 |
| 2017 | 20.82% | +1.68% | #130 |
| 2016 | 19.13% | −0.26% | #136 |
| 2015 | 19.40% | −0.05% | #139 |
| 2014 | 19.44% | – | #144 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Puerto Rico (US) matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1981. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Puerto Rico (US)'s government revenue was 22.51% in 2025. Ranked 121st globally. This represents a 4.4% increase from the previous year.
Puerto Rico (US)'s government revenue peaked at 22.97% in 2019.
The lowest government revenue in Puerto Rico (US) was 19.13% in 2016.
Puerto Rico (US) ranks 121st globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Puerto Rico (US)'s government revenue is projected to reach 22.51% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Puerto Rico (US) in 2025 was 22.51%. This ranks 121st in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Puerto Rico (US) Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/puerto-rico-us/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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