India vs Zimbabwe: Central government revenues as a share of GDP

India
9.4%
in 2022
Zimbabwe
8.1%
in 2018
India rank
151st
Zimbabwe rank
154th

Central government revenues as a share of GDP over time

  • India
  • Zimbabwe
5101520197419982022

How they compare

India currently reports 9.4% against 8.1% in Zimbabwe, a difference of 1.3%.

That makes India's figure about 1.2 times Zimbabwe's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 8 shared years of data; in 2009 it was India ahead.

India ranks 151st and Zimbabwe ranks 154th of 157 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, India averaged higher in 1 and Zimbabwe in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade India Zimbabwe Difference Ahead
2000s 11.4% 9.8% 1.6% India
2010s 12.6% 15.8% 3.2% Zimbabwe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher central government revenues as a share of gdp, India or Zimbabwe?
India, at 9.4% against 8.1% in Zimbabwe as of 2022.
What is the difference in central government revenues as a share of gdp between India and Zimbabwe?
1.3%, with India ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for India and Zimbabwe?
8 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2018.
How do India and Zimbabwe rank globally for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
India ranks 151st and Zimbabwe ranks 154th 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.