United Kingdom Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Overview
United Kingdom's government revenue stood at 39.35% in 2025, a rise of +1.06% from 2024. The IMF projects 39.35% by 2025. United Kingdom ranked 45th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 40.55% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 40.61% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 40.65% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 40.63% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 40.21% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 39.35% | - | - |
| 2025 | 39.35% | +1.06% | #45 |
| 2024 | 38.29% | −0.48% | #49 |
| 2023 | 38.78% | −0.77% | #47 |
| 2022 | 39.54% | +1.51% | #42 |
| 2021 | 38.03% | +1.22% | #43 |
| 2020 | 36.81% | +0.52% | #46 |
| 2019 | 36.29% | −0.31% | #50 |
| 2018 | 36.60% | −0.06% | #51 |
| 2017 | 36.66% | +0.34% | #48 |
| 2016 | 36.32% | +0.49% | #47 |
| 2015 | 35.83% | +0.18% | #49 |
| 2014 | 35.66% | −0.84% | #57 |
| 2013 | 36.50% | +0.39% | #57 |
| 2012 | 36.10% | −0.02% | #59 |
| 2011 | 36.13% | +0.64% | #58 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
United Kingdom matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1985. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
The rise in the National Living Wage to £12.71 from April 2026 will increase the taxable income for millions of UK workers. This development is expected to boost government revenue through higher income tax receipts and National Insurance contributions. Increased disposable income could also lead
Frequently Asked Questions
United Kingdom's government revenue was 39.35% in 2025. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from the previous year.
United Kingdom's government revenue peaked at 39.54% in 2022.
The lowest government revenue in United Kingdom was 31.17% in 1993.
United Kingdom ranks 45th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
United Kingdom's government revenue is projected to reach 39.35% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of United Kingdom in 2025 was 39.35%. This ranks 45th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {United Kingdom Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-kingdom/government-revenue},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}