Belgium vs Luxembourg: Government revenues as a share of GDP

Belgium
49.2%
in 2022
Luxembourg
46.6%
in 2023
Belgium rank
15th
Luxembourg rank
18th

Government revenues as a share of GDP over time

  • Belgium
  • Luxembourg
0204060200020112023

How they compare

Belgium currently reports 49.2% against 46.6% in Luxembourg, a difference of 2.6%.

That makes Belgium's figure about 1.1 times Luxembourg's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 15th and Luxembourg ranks 18th of 174 countries.

Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Luxembourg Difference Ahead
2000s 48.8% 42.4% 6.3% Belgium
2010s 50.7% 42.2% 8.5% Belgium
2020s 49.2% 43.4% 5.9% Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher government revenues as a share of gdp, Belgium or Luxembourg?
Belgium, at 49.2% against 46.6% in Luxembourg as of 2022.
What is the difference in government revenues as a share of gdp between Belgium and Luxembourg?
2.6%, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Luxembourg?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Belgium and Luxembourg rank globally for government revenues as a share of gdp?
Belgium ranks 15th and Luxembourg ranks 18th of 174 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Government revenues as a share of GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Government revenues as a share of GDP
Unit
%
Source
International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
174 places, 3,311 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed

Taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales included.