Timor-Leste Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Timor-Leste's government revenue was 44.44% in 2025, ranked 26th globally. This represents a 6.0% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 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.
Timor‑Leste’s government revenue has fallen sharply from an all‑time peak of 109.21 % of GDP in 2000 to a historic trough of 25.53 % in 2021, before a modest rebound to 44.44 % in 2025, placing the country 26th globally. The steep decline reflects the combined impact of weak tax administration, limited fiscal capacity and the contraction of commodity‑dependent revenues during the global pandemic, while the recent uptick aligns with modest improvements in tax collection and external assistance. By comparison, peers such as Cyprus (44.58 %) and Portugal (43.85 %) maintain slightly higher revenue shares, underscoring Timor‑Leste’s relative fiscal fragility despite the recent recovery. Over the 26‑year coverage period the revenue ratio has averaged well below the regional median, indicating persistent structural constraints. Continued diversification of the tax base and stronger enforcement could sustain the upward momentum, but any reversal in external demand or fiscal discipline would likely depress the trajectory again.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Timor-Leste's government revenue was 44.44% in 2025. Ranked 26th globally. This represents a 6.0% decrease from the previous year.
Timor-Leste's government revenue peaked at 109.21% in 2000.
The lowest government revenue in Timor-Leste was 25.53% in 2021.
Timor-Leste ranks 26th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Timor-Leste's government revenue is projected to reach 44.44% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Timor-Leste in 2025 was 44.44%. This ranks 26th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_timor-leste_government-revenue,
title = {Timor-Leste Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}