Costa Rica vs Malta: Government revenues as a share of GDP
Costa Rica
30.5%
in 2023
Malta
31.3%
in 2023
Costa Rica rank
81st
Malta rank
78th
Government revenues as a share of GDP over time
- Costa Rica
- Malta
How they compare
Malta currently reports 31.3% against 30.5% in Costa Rica, a difference of 0.8%.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Malta has been ahead every year.
Costa Rica ranks 81st and Malta ranks 78th of 174 countries.
Malta has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Malta | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.8% | 36.6% | 12.7% | Malta |
| 2010s | 24.8% | 36.9% | 12.1% | Malta |
| 2020s | 29.4% | 32.1% | 2.7% | Malta |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government revenues as a share of gdp, Costa Rica or Malta?
- Malta, at 31.3% against 30.5% in Costa Rica as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government revenues as a share of gdp between Costa Rica and Malta?
- 0.8%, with Malta ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Malta?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Costa Rica and Malta rank globally for government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Costa Rica ranks 81st and Malta ranks 78th 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.