Guatemala vs Malaysia: Government revenues as a share of GDP

Guatemala
16.5%
in 2023
Malaysia
17.3%
in 2023
Guatemala rank
148th
Malaysia rank
147th

Government revenues as a share of GDP over time

  • Guatemala
  • Malaysia
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How they compare

Malaysia currently reports 17.3% against 16.5% in Guatemala, a difference of 0.8%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Malaysia ahead.

Guatemala ranks 148th and Malaysia ranks 147th of 174 countries.

Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Guatemala Malaysia Difference Ahead
2000s 11.7% 20.3% 8.5% Malaysia
2010s 13.9% 18.6% 4.7% Malaysia
2020s 15.9% 16.2% 0.3% Malaysia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher government revenues as a share of gdp, Guatemala or Malaysia?
Malaysia, at 17.3% against 16.5% in Guatemala as of 2023.
What is the difference in government revenues as a share of gdp between Guatemala and Malaysia?
0.8%, with Malaysia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Malaysia?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Guatemala and Malaysia rank globally for government revenues as a share of gdp?
Guatemala ranks 148th and Malaysia ranks 147th 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.