Tuvalu Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Tuvalu's government revenue was 123.02% in 2025, ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 11.7% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 2004–2025.
Overview
Tuvalu's government revenue stood at 123.02% in 2025, a rise of +12.84% from 2024. The IMF projects 123.02% by 2025. Tuvalu ranked 2nd globally.
Tuvalu’s government revenue has risen markedly over the 22‑year series, climbing from 70.51 in 2004 to 123.02 in 2025, which places the small Pacific nation second globally according to the IMF World Economic Outlook. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 61.70 in 2006, reaching a peak of 155.90 in 2018 before moderating to the current level. This pattern reflects the expansion of fiscal resources linked to external aid, fisheries licensing and the growing contribution of the country’s domain‑name revenue, while the modest decline from the 2018 high suggests limited capacity to sustain the earlier surge. By comparison, regional peers such as Nauru (135.17) and Kiribati (111.15) record lower but similarly volatile revenues, underscoring the sensitivity of small island economies to external cash flows. Continued diversification of income sources and resilience to climate‑related disruptions will be crucial for Tuvalu to maintain or improve its revenue trend in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 110.49% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 111.73% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 113.16% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 114.88% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 118.38% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 123.02% | - | - |
| 2025 | 123.02% | +12.84% | #2 |
| 2024 | 110.18% | −43.94% | #2 |
| 2023 | 154.12% | +53.39% | #1 |
| 2022 | 100.72% | +0.20% | #2 |
| 2021 | 100.53% | −32.69% | #2 |
| 2020 | 133.22% | +20.71% | #2 |
| 2019 | 112.52% | −43.38% | #3 |
| 2018 | 155.90% | +47.35% | #1 |
| 2017 | 108.54% | −38.53% | #3 |
| 2016 | 147.07% | +15.41% | #1 |
| 2015 | 131.66% | +31.61% | #2 |
| 2014 | 100.05% | −6.20% | #2 |
| 2013 | 106.25% | +19.82% | #1 |
| 2012 | 86.43% | +18.02% | #2 |
| 2011 | 68.41% | −2.17% | #3 |
Analysis
Tuvalu's government revenue was 123.02% in 2025, a rise of +12.84% from 2024. IMF projects 123.02% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuvalu's government revenue was 123.02% in 2025. Ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 11.7% increase from the previous year.
Tuvalu's government revenue peaked at 155.90% in 2018.
The lowest government revenue in Tuvalu was 61.70% in 2006.
Tuvalu ranks 2nd globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Tuvalu's government revenue is projected to reach 123.02% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Tuvalu in 2025 was 123.02%. This ranks 2nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tuvalu_government-revenue,
title = {Tuvalu Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tuvalu/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}