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Vanuatu Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

33.00% −5.75% (-14.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #61 Global Peak 46.77% (2021) Source IMF WEO

Vanuatu Government Revenue (1991–2025)

Overview

Vanuatu's government revenue stood at 33.00% in 2025, a decline of +5.75% from 2024. The IMF projects 33.00% by 2025. Vanuatu ranked 61st globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Revenue YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 30.92% - -
2029* IMF 31.14% - -
2028* IMF 31.36% - -
2027* IMF 31.77% - -
2026* IMF 31.88% - -
2025* IMF 33.00% - -
2025 33.00% −5.75% #61
2024 38.74% −1.90% #47
2023 40.64% +5.09% #39
2022 35.55% −11.22% #55
2021 46.77% +5.34% #21
2020 41.43% −1.20% #30
2019 42.63% +3.12% #28
2018 39.51% +3.57% #40
2017 35.94% +1.45% #51
2016 34.49% +0.73% #55
2015 33.76% +9.02% #61
2014 24.75% +2.08% #107
2013 22.66% −0.09% #122
2012 22.76% −0.18% #125
2011 22.94% −2.77% #123
Show all years (1991-2025)
* 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 +21.6% GDP growth 3.2% C/A balance 7.8%
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

Vanuatu matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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 Vanuatu's government revenue?

Vanuatu's government revenue was 33.00% in 2025. Ranked 61st globally. This represents a 14.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in Vanuatu?

Vanuatu's government revenue peaked at 46.77% in 2021.

What was the lowest government revenue in Vanuatu?

The lowest government revenue in Vanuatu was 17.49% in 2003.

How does Vanuatu rank in government revenue?

Vanuatu ranks 61st 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 Vanuatu in 2025?

Vanuatu's government revenue is projected to reach 33.00% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government revenue of Vanuatu in 2025?

The government revenue of Vanuatu in 2025 was 33.00%. This ranks 61st in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_government-revenue, title = {Vanuatu Government Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/government-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }