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
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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 – 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.