Mexico vs Nicaragua: Government revenues as a share of GDP

Mexico
22.5%
in 2023
Nicaragua
21.6%
in 2023
Mexico rank
125th
Nicaragua rank
127th

Government revenues as a share of GDP over time

  • Mexico
  • Nicaragua
0510152025200020112023

How they compare

Mexico currently reports 22.5% against 21.6% in Nicaragua, a difference of 0.9%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Nicaragua ahead.

Mexico ranks 125th and Nicaragua ranks 127th of 174 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Mexico Nicaragua Difference Ahead
2000s 18.1% 15.6% 2.5% Mexico
2010s 20.8% 17.8% 3.0% Mexico
2020s 22.1% 20.8% 1.2% Mexico

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher government revenues as a share of gdp, Mexico or Nicaragua?
Mexico, at 22.5% against 21.6% in Nicaragua as of 2023.
What is the difference in government revenues as a share of gdp between Mexico and Nicaragua?
0.9%, with Mexico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Nicaragua?
17 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Mexico and Nicaragua rank globally for government revenues as a share of gdp?
Mexico ranks 125th and Nicaragua ranks 127th 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.