Government revenues as a share of GDP in Argentina

Argentina: Government revenues as a share of GDP was 18.0% in 2022. ▬ Flat

Latest (2022)
18.0%
Change on year
down 5.4%
World rank
143rd
of 174 countries
All-time high
27.1%
in 2004
All-time low
12.3%
in 2001
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Government revenues as a share of GDP in Argentina, 2000–2022

01020302000201120222000: 12.7 %2001: 12.3 %2002: 21.2 %2003: 24.7 %2004: 27.1 %2005: 16.7 %2006: 17.3 %2007: 18 %2008: 19 %2009: 20.9 %2010: 21.3 %2011: 20.2 %2012: 21.2 %2013: 21.6 %2014: 22.3 %2015: 22.2 %2016: 21.4 %2017: 19.4 %2018: 17.7 %2019: 18.6 %2020: 17.3 %2021: 19 %2022: 18 %

Source: International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government revenues as a share of gdp in Argentina is 18.0%, measured in 2022.

The figure is down 5.4% on the previous year and down 15.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government revenues as a share of gdp in Argentina peaked at 27.1% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 12.3%, in 2001.

That places Argentina 143rd out of 174 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Government revenues as a share of GDP in Argentina, year by year

Annual values for Government revenues as a share of GDP in Argentina, 2000 to 2022.
Year % Change
2000 12.7%
2001 12.3% -2.8%
2002 21.2% +72.5%
2003 24.7% +16.3%
2004 27.1% +9.8%
2005 16.7% -38.5%
2006 17.3% +3.5%
2007 18.0% +4.1%
2008 19.0% +5.7%
2009 20.9% +10.2%
2010 21.3% +1.8%
2011 20.2% -5.2%
2012 21.2% +4.8%
2013 21.6% +1.8%
2014 22.3% +3.5%
2015 22.2% -0.8%
2016 21.4% -3.6%
2017 19.4% -9.4%
2018 17.7% -8.5%
2019 18.6% +4.7%
2020 17.3% -6.6%
2021 19.0% +9.8%
2022 18.0% -5.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 19.0% 12.3% 27.1% 10
2010s 20.6% 17.7% 22.3% 10
2020s 18.1% 17.3% 19.0% 3

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  1. 140 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 18.4% compare
  2. 141 Singapore 18.4% compare
  3. 142 Paraguay 18.3% compare
  4. 144 Papua New Guinea 17.8% compare
  5. 145 Malawi 17.8% compare
  6. 146 Benin 17.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is government revenues as a share of gdp in Argentina?
Government revenues as a share of gdp in Argentina was 18.0% in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 27.1% in 2004.
What is the lowest government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 12.3% in 2001.
How does Argentina rank for government revenues as a share of gdp?
Argentina ranks 143rd out of 174 countries with data for 2022.
Is government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is down 15.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Government revenues as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government revenues as a share of GDP
Unit
%
Source
International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
174 places, 3,311 data points, 2000–2023
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Taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales included.