Ghana vs Pakistan: Government revenues as a share of GDP

Ghana
15.8%
in 2022
Pakistan
15.3%
in 2015
Ghana rank
154th
Pakistan rank
156th

Government revenues as a share of GDP over time

  • Ghana
  • Pakistan
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How they compare

Ghana currently reports 15.8% against 15.3% in Pakistan, a difference of 0.5%.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Pakistan ahead.

Ghana ranks 154th and Pakistan ranks 156th of 174 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 1 and Pakistan in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ghana Pakistan Difference Ahead
2000s 12.4% 13.5% 1.0% Pakistan
2010s 15.3% 14.1% 1.2% Ghana

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher government revenues as a share of gdp, Ghana or Pakistan?
Ghana, at 15.8% against 15.3% in Pakistan as of 2022.
What is the difference in government revenues as a share of gdp between Ghana and Pakistan?
0.5%, with Ghana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Pakistan?
15 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2015.
How do Ghana and Pakistan rank globally for government revenues as a share of gdp?
Ghana ranks 154th and Pakistan ranks 156th 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.