Botswana vs Jamaica: Government revenues as a share of GDP
Botswana
29.4%
in 2022
Jamaica
29.1%
in 2020
Botswana rank
88th
Jamaica rank
91st
Government revenues as a share of GDP over time
- Botswana
- Jamaica
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 29.4% against 29.1% in Jamaica, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Botswana ahead.
Botswana ranks 88th and Jamaica ranks 91st of 174 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 2 and Jamaica in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Jamaica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43.5% | 27.8% | 15.7% | Botswana |
| 2010s | 35.9% | 28.1% | 7.8% | Botswana |
| 2020s | 28.9% | 29.1% | 0.2% | Jamaica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government revenues as a share of gdp, Botswana or Jamaica?
- Botswana, at 29.4% against 29.1% in Jamaica as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government revenues as a share of gdp between Botswana and Jamaica?
- 0.3%, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Jamaica?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2020.
- How do Botswana and Jamaica rank globally for government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Botswana ranks 88th and Jamaica ranks 91st of 174 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund β 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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About this data
Taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales included.