Rwanda Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Rwanda's government revenue was 21.09% in 2025, ranked 126th globally. This represents a 5.1% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Rwanda's government revenue stood at 21.09% in 2025, a decline of +1.12% from 2024. The IMF projects 21.09% by 2025. Rwanda ranked 126th globally.
Rwanda's government revenue has demonstrated a mixed performance over the past three decades. The country's revenue as a percentage of GDP peaked in 2013 at 24.89 percent, indicating a robust fiscal position during that period. Conversely, the revenue troughed in 1994 at 3.78 percent, which coincided with the devastating civil war and subsequent economic disruption that occurred during that time. Since then, Rwanda's revenue has generally trended upwards, reaching 21.09 percent in 2025, although this still lags behind some of its regional peers, such as Burkina Faso, which achieved a revenue of 21.18 percent in the same year. The steady increase in revenue is a positive development for Rwanda's fiscal sustainability. However, the country's revenue trajectory will likely be influenced by future economic growth and the implementation of its development agenda, particularly if Rwanda can sustain its economic expansion and increase its tax-to-GDP ratio, which could potentially drive revenue growth further.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 22.76% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 22.98% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 22.96% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 22.59% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 21.85% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 21.09% | - | - |
| 2025 | 21.09% | −1.12% | #126 |
| 2024 | 22.21% | +0.23% | #119 |
| 2023 | 21.98% | −1.94% | #123 |
| 2022 | 23.92% | −0.64% | #115 |
| 2021 | 24.56% | +0.65% | #107 |
| 2020 | 23.92% | +0.79% | #110 |
| 2019 | 23.12% | −0.68% | #119 |
| 2018 | 23.80% | +1.23% | #117 |
| 2017 | 22.58% | −0.29% | #117 |
| 2016 | 22.87% | −1.05% | #116 |
| 2015 | 23.91% | +0.35% | #108 |
| 2014 | 23.56% | −1.32% | #121 |
| 2013 | 24.89% | +2.69% | #106 |
| 2012 | 22.19% | −1.64% | #130 |
| 2011 | 23.83% | +0.63% | #114 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Rwanda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Rwanda's government revenue was 21.09% in 2025. Ranked 126th globally. This represents a 5.1% decrease from the previous year.
Rwanda's government revenue peaked at 24.89% in 2013.
The lowest government revenue in Rwanda was 3.78% in 1994.
Rwanda ranks 126th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Rwanda's government revenue is projected to reach 21.09% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Rwanda in 2025 was 21.09%. This ranks 126th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_rwanda_government-revenue,
title = {Rwanda Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/rwanda/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}