Latvia vs Spain: Government revenues as a share of GDP

Latvia
39.7%
in 2023
Spain
41.2%
in 2023
Latvia rank
42nd
Spain rank
39th

Government revenues as a share of GDP over time

  • Latvia
  • Spain
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How they compare

Spain currently reports 41.2% against 39.7% in Latvia, a difference of 1.5%.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Spain ahead.

Latvia ranks 42nd and Spain ranks 39th of 174 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Latvia Spain Difference Ahead
2000s 33.6% 37.8% 4.2% Spain
2010s 37.2% 37.3% 0.1% Spain
2020s 38.0% 41.3% 3.2% Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher government revenues as a share of gdp, Latvia or Spain?
Spain, at 41.2% against 39.7% in Latvia as of 2023.
What is the difference in government revenues as a share of gdp between Latvia and Spain?
1.5%, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Spain?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Latvia and Spain rank globally for government revenues as a share of gdp?
Latvia ranks 42nd and Spain ranks 39th 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.