Zimbabwe Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Zimbabwe's government revenue was 14.35% in 2025, ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 20.8% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 2005–2025.
Overview
Zimbabwe's government revenue stood at 14.35% in 2025, a rise of +2.47% from 2024. The IMF projects 14.35% by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 173rd globally.
Zimbabwe's government revenue has experienced significant fluctuations over the past two decades. The country's revenue peaked in 2011 at 14.51% of GDP, a level comparable to that of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which reached a similar high of 14.56% in the same year. Conversely, Zimbabwe's revenue hit a historic low in 2008, plummeting to 1.34% of GDP, a stark contrast to the current global ranking of 173 out of 173 countries. Since then, revenue has gradually increased, reaching 14.35% of GDP in 2025, a level slightly lower than that of Cambodia. The country's revenue growth has been largely driven by efforts to revamp its economic policies and stabilize its economy. However, sustained economic growth and increased foreign investment would be necessary to continue increasing government revenue and improve the country's global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 15.13% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 15.13% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 15.13% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 15.13% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 14.84% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 14.35% | - | - |
| 2025 | 14.35% | +2.47% | #173 |
| 2024 | 11.88% | +0.28% | #183 |
| 2023 | 11.60% | +0.46% | #180 |
| 2022 | 11.15% | +0.60% | #181 |
| 2021 | 10.55% | +1.62% | #182 |
| 2020 | 8.93% | +1.29% | #183 |
| 2019 | 7.64% | −2.45% | #188 |
| 2018 | 10.09% | −2.34% | #186 |
| 2017 | 12.43% | +0.46% | #181 |
| 2016 | 11.97% | −1.32% | #181 |
| 2015 | 13.29% | −0.06% | #175 |
| 2014 | 13.35% | −0.64% | #178 |
| 2013 | 13.98% | −0.48% | #172 |
| 2012 | 14.46% | −0.04% | #170 |
| 2011 | 14.51% | +1.77% | #165 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zimbabwe's government revenue was 14.35% in 2025. Ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 20.8% increase from the previous year.
Zimbabwe's government revenue peaked at 14.51% in 2011.
The lowest government revenue in Zimbabwe was 1.34% in 2008.
Zimbabwe ranks 173rd globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Zimbabwe's government revenue is projected to reach 14.35% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Zimbabwe in 2025 was 14.35%. This ranks 173rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_government-revenue,
title = {Zimbabwe Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}