Government revenues as a share of GDP in Myanmar
Myanmar: Government revenues as a share of GDP was 16.4% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Government revenues as a share of GDP in Myanmar, 2000–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Myanmar recorded 16.4% for government revenues as a share of gdp in 2019.
That represents a change of up 105.9% on the previous year and down 24.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government revenues as a share of gdp in Myanmar peaked at 25.2% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 4.6%, in 2001.
That places Myanmar 149th out of 174 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government revenues as a share of GDP in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.9% | — |
| 2001 | 4.6% | -6.1% |
| 2002 | 5.3% | +14.5% |
| 2003 | 5.0% | -5.5% |
| 2004 | 6.1% | +21.4% |
| 2005 | 6.7% | +9.7% |
| 2012 | 21.6% | +224.5% |
| 2013 | 22.5% | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 25.2% | +12.0% |
| 2015 | 20.6% | -18.2% |
| 2016 | 19.1% | -7.4% |
| 2017 | 18.6% | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 8.0% | -57.2% |
| 2019 | 16.4% | +105.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.4% | 4.6% | 6.7% | 6 |
| 2010s | 19.0% | 8.0% | 25.2% | 8 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More economy & growth data for Myanmar
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.44 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.01 Percent per annum (2029)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 10.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 531.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 791,040 current LCU per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) -1.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.1477 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 219.92 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant LCU) -1.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant LCU), per 194.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government revenues as a share of gdp in Myanmar?
- Government revenues as a share of gdp in Myanmar was 16.4% in 2019, 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 25.2% in 2014.
- What is the lowest government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.6% in 2001.
- How does Myanmar rank for government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Myanmar ranks 149th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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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Taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales included.