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Timor-Leste Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

44.44% −2.84% (-6.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #26 Global Peak 109.21% (2000) Source IMF WEO

Timor-Leste Government Revenue (2000–2025)

Overview

Timor-Leste's government revenue stood at 44.44% in 2025, a decline of +2.84% from 2024. The IMF projects 44.44% by 2025. Timor-Leste ranked 26th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Revenue YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 31.41% - -
2029* IMF 33.94% - -
2028* IMF 36.65% - -
2027* IMF 39.52% - -
2026* IMF 42.38% - -
2025* IMF 44.44% - -
2025 44.44% −2.84% #26
2024 47.28% +3.39% #22
2023 43.89% +13.44% #25
2022 30.45% +4.92% #75
2021 25.53% −17.28% #101
2020 42.81% −0.55% #28
2019 43.36% −15.27% #25
2018 58.63% +5.14% #7
2017 53.50% −2.94% #10
2016 56.44% −8.42% #9
2015 64.86% −8.59% #6
2014 73.45% −8.33% #5
2013 81.78% −8.86% #3
2012 90.64% −17.26% #1
2011 107.90% +6.40% #1
Show all years (2000-2025)
* 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 +42.4% GDP growth 5.4% C/A balance 54.8%
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

Timor-Leste matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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 Timor-Leste's government revenue?

Timor-Leste's government revenue was 44.44% in 2025. Ranked 26th globally. This represents a 6.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste's government revenue peaked at 109.21% in 2000.

What was the lowest government revenue in Timor-Leste?

The lowest government revenue in Timor-Leste was 25.53% in 2021.

How does Timor-Leste rank in government revenue?

Timor-Leste ranks 26th 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 Timor-Leste in 2025?

Timor-Leste's government revenue is projected to reach 44.44% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government revenue of Timor-Leste in 2025?

The government revenue of Timor-Leste in 2025 was 44.44%. This ranks 26th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_timor-leste_government-revenue, title = {Timor-Leste Government Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/government-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }