Ukraine Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Ukraine's government revenue was 41.56% in 2025, ranked 38th globally. This represents a 23.1% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
Ukraine's government revenue stood at 41.56% in 2025, a decline of +12.51% from 2024. The IMF projects 41.56% by 2025. Ukraine ranked 38th globally.
Ukraine’s government revenue, measured as a share of GDP, has risen from 36.57 % in 1995 to 41.56 % in 2025, placing the country 38th globally. The indicator peaked at 54.06 % in 2023, a level driven by wartime fiscal measures and heightened tax collection, before easing to the current figure as conflict‑related expenditures moderated. The lowest point occurred in 1999 at 30.80 %, reflecting the post‑Soviet economic shock and weak fiscal capacity. Over the 31‑year span, revenue has shown a gradual upward trajectory, outpacing peers such as Czechia (41.22 % in 2025) and Latvia (40.84 % in 2025) while remaining slightly below Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 42.09 %. Continued stabilization of the security environment, reforms to broaden the tax base, and improved compliance could sustain the modest rise in revenue, whereas renewed conflict or fiscal strain would likely reverse the trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 40.61% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 40.69% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 40.80% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 41.34% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 41.23% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 41.56% | - | - |
| 2025 | 41.56% | −12.51% | #38 |
| 2024 | 54.06% | −0.00% | #12 |
| 2023 | 54.06% | +4.27% | #12 |
| 2022 | 49.79% | +13.28% | #14 |
| 2021 | 36.52% | −3.17% | #47 |
| 2020 | 39.68% | +0.26% | #38 |
| 2019 | 39.42% | −0.38% | #41 |
| 2018 | 39.80% | +0.48% | #38 |
| 2017 | 39.31% | +0.99% | #37 |
| 2016 | 38.33% | −3.56% | #39 |
| 2015 | 41.88% | +1.57% | #30 |
| 2014 | 40.31% | −3.01% | #33 |
| 2013 | 43.33% | −1.34% | #28 |
| 2012 | 44.67% | +1.73% | #24 |
| 2011 | 42.94% | −0.44% | #30 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ukraine matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ukraine's government revenue was 41.56% in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 23.1% decrease from the previous year.
Ukraine's government revenue peaked at 54.06% in 2023.
The lowest government revenue in Ukraine was 30.80% in 1999.
Ukraine ranks 38th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Ukraine's government revenue is projected to reach 41.56% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Ukraine in 2025 was 41.56%. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ukraine_government-revenue,
title = {Ukraine Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ukraine/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}