Zambia Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Zambia's government revenue was 22.77% in 2025, ranked 118th globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 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.
Zambia’s government revenue as a share of GDP has hovered around the low‑20 percent range over the past 26 years, rising only modestly from 22.57 percent in 2000 to 22.77 percent in 2025, which places the country 118th globally. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 36.60 percent in 2006, reflecting a brief period of robust fiscal capacity, before collapsing to a trough of 15.63 percent in 2010 amid the global commodity slump and domestic fiscal strain. Since that low point, revenue has recovered gradually but remains far below the 2006 peak, mirroring the volatility of Zambia’s mineral‑dependent economy. By comparison, peer economies such as Ireland (22.97 percent) and Korea (22.59 percent) maintain slightly higher revenue ratios, underscoring the fiscal gap despite similar rankings. Continued diversification of the tax base and improved collection efficiency will be crucial for Zambia to sustain a modest upward trajectory in government revenue going forward.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Zambia's government revenue was 22.77% in 2025. Ranked 118th globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from the previous year.
Zambia's government revenue peaked at 36.60% in 2006.
The lowest government revenue in Zambia was 15.63% in 2010.
Zambia ranks 118th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Zambia's government revenue is projected to reach 22.77% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Zambia in 2025 was 22.77%. This ranks 118th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Zambia Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zambia/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}