Belgium vs Sweden: Government revenues as a share of GDP

Belgium
49.2%
in 2022
Sweden
47.7%
in 2022
Belgium rank
15th
Sweden rank
17th

Government revenues as a share of GDP over time

  • Belgium
  • Sweden
0204060200020112022

How they compare

Belgium currently reports 49.2% against 47.7% in Sweden, a difference of 1.5%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Sweden ahead.

Belgium ranks 15th and Sweden ranks 17th of 174 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 2 and Sweden in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Sweden Difference Ahead
2000s 48.8% 52.1% 3.4% Sweden
2010s 50.7% 49.0% 1.7% Belgium
2020s 49.2% 48.0% 1.2% 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 Sweden?
Belgium, at 49.2% against 47.7% in Sweden as of 2022.
What is the difference in government revenues as a share of gdp between Belgium and Sweden?
1.5%, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Sweden?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Belgium and Sweden rank globally for government revenues as a share of gdp?
Belgium ranks 15th and Sweden ranks 17th 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.