How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Sri Lanka?

34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.

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.

Guatemala vs Sri Lanka: Central government revenues as a share of GDP

Guatemala

12.8%

in 2024

Sri Lanka

11.1%

in 2023

Guatemala rank

144th

Sri Lanka rank

147th

Central government revenues as a share of GDP over time

Guatemala
Sri Lanka

How they compare

Guatemala currently reports 12.8% against 11.1% in Sri Lanka, a difference of 1.7%.

That makes Guatemala's figure about 1.2 times Sri Lanka's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Sri Lanka ahead.

Guatemala ranks 144th and Sri Lanka ranks 147th of 157 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Guatemala averaged higher in 1 and Sri Lanka in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Guatemala	Sri Lanka	Difference	Ahead
1990s	9.0%	19.3%	10.4%	Sri Lanka
2000s	12.0%	15.7%	3.6%	Sri Lanka
2010s	11.7%	12.2%	0.4%	Sri Lanka
2020s	12.4%	9.1%	3.3%	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 Sri Lanka?: Guatemala, at 12.8% against 11.1% in Sri Lanka as of 2024.
What is the difference in central government revenues as a share of gdp between Guatemala and Sri Lanka?: 1.7%, with Guatemala ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Sri Lanka?: 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do Guatemala and Sri Lanka rank globally for central government revenues as a share of gdp?: Guatemala ranks 144th and Sri Lanka ranks 147th 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: 28 August 2026

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