Home Zambia Government Government Revenue

Zambia Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

22.77% +0.62% (+2.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #118 Global Peak 36.60% (2006) Source IMF WEO

Zambia Government Revenue (2000–2025)

Overview

Zambia's government revenue stood at 22.77% in 2025, a rise of +0.62% from 2024. The IMF projects 22.77% by 2025. Zambia ranked 118th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Revenue YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 23.81% - -
2029* IMF 23.58% - -
2028* IMF 23.41% - -
2027* IMF 23.28% - -
2026* IMF 22.96% - -
2025* IMF 22.77% - -
2025 22.77% +0.62% #118
2024 22.16% +0.25% #122
2023 21.91% +1.52% #124
2022 20.38% −1.99% #135
2021 22.37% +2.10% #122
2020 20.27% −0.15% #134
2019 20.41% +0.99% #137
2018 19.42% +1.95% #144
2017 17.48% −0.76% #153
2016 18.24% −0.53% #144
2015 18.77% −0.13% #146
2014 18.90% +1.27% #151
2013 17.63% −1.07% #155
2012 18.70% +0.95% #148
2011 17.74% +2.11% #151
Show all years (2000-2025)
* 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 +128.8% GDP growth 6.2% C/A balance 11.9%
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

Zambia 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

What is Zambia's government revenue?

Zambia's government revenue was 22.77% in 2025. Ranked 118th globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in Zambia?

Zambia's government revenue peaked at 36.60% in 2006.

What was the lowest government revenue in Zambia?

The lowest government revenue in Zambia was 15.63% in 2010.

How does Zambia rank in government revenue?

Zambia ranks 118th 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 Zambia in 2025?

Zambia's government revenue is projected to reach 22.77% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government revenue of Zambia in 2025?

The government revenue of Zambia in 2025 was 22.77%. This ranks 118th in the world.

Cite this page

APA
Zambia Government Revenue. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/zambia/government-revenue
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_zambia_government-revenue, title = {Zambia Government Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/zambia/government-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }