Barbados vs Iran: Central government revenues as a share of GDP

Barbados
25.2%
in 2016
Iran
25.4%
in 2009
Barbados rank
80th
Iran rank
79th

Central government revenues as a share of GDP over time

  • Barbados
  • Iran
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How they compare

Iran currently reports 25.4% against 25.2% in Barbados, a difference of 0.2%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Barbados ahead.

Barbados ranks 80th and Iran ranks 79th of 157 countries.

Barbados has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher central government revenues as a share of gdp, Barbados or Iran?
Iran, at 25.4% against 25.2% in Barbados as of 2009.
What is the difference in central government revenues as a share of gdp between Barbados and Iran?
0.2%, with Iran ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Barbados and Iran?
7 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2009.
How do Barbados and Iran rank globally for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
Barbados ranks 80th and Iran ranks 79th of 157 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Central 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
Central government revenues as a share of GDP
Unit
% of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
157 places, 4,667 data points, 1972–2024
Last refreshed

Taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales included. Grants excluded.