South Africa vs Saint Kitts and Nevis: Central government revenues as a share of GDP
South Africa
29.4%
in 2024
Saint Kitts and Nevis
28.5%
in 2020
South Africa rank
57th
Saint Kitts and Nevis rank
60th
Central government revenues as a share of GDP over time
- South Africa
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 29.4% against 28.5% in Saint Kitts and Nevis, a difference of 0.9%.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 24 shared years of data; in 1990 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 57th and Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 60th of 157 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Saint Kitts and Nevis in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22.0% | 17.8% | 4.2% | South Africa |
| 2000s | 24.8% | 23.6% | 1.2% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 27.7% | 30.0% | 2.2% | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| 2020s | 27.8% | 28.5% | 0.6% | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher central government revenues as a share of gdp, South Africa or Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- South Africa, at 29.4% against 28.5% in Saint Kitts and Nevis as of 2024.
- What is the difference in central government revenues as a share of gdp between South Africa and Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- 0.9%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2020.
- How do South Africa and Saint Kitts and Nevis rank globally for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- South Africa ranks 57th and Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 60th 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.