Guatemala vs Madagascar: Central government revenues as a share of GDP
Guatemala
12.8%
in 2024
Madagascar
12.2%
in 2024
Guatemala rank
144th
Madagascar rank
146th
Central government revenues as a share of GDP over time
- Guatemala
- Madagascar
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 12.8% against 12.2% in Madagascar, a difference of 0.6%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 28 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Madagascar ahead.
Guatemala ranks 144th and Madagascar ranks 146th of 157 countries.
Guatemala has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guatemala | Madagascar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.6% | 7.0% | 1.6% | Guatemala |
| 2000s | 12.2% | 10.0% | 2.2% | Guatemala |
| 2010s | 11.7% | 10.2% | 1.5% | Guatemala |
| 2020s | 12.5% | 11.0% | 1.5% | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher central government revenues as a share of gdp, Guatemala or Madagascar?
- Guatemala, at 12.8% against 12.2% in Madagascar as of 2024.
- What is the difference in central government revenues as a share of gdp between Guatemala and Madagascar?
- 0.6%, with Guatemala ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Madagascar?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Guatemala and Madagascar rank globally for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Guatemala ranks 144th and Madagascar ranks 146th 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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About this data
Taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales included. Grants excluded.