Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Ecuador
Ecuador: Central government revenues as a share of GDP was 31.0% in 2022. ▬ Flat
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Ecuador, 2013–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for central government revenues as a share of gdp in Ecuador is 31.0%, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 4.4% on the previous year and up 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Ecuador peaked at 31.2% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 27.1%, in 2020.
Ecuador ranks 45th of 157 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 30.6% | — |
| 2014 | 28.9% | -5.5% |
| 2015 | 30.8% | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 28.6% | -7.1% |
| 2017 | 28.0% | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 31.2% | +11.5% |
| 2019 | 29.7% | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 27.1% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | 29.7% | +9.4% |
| 2022 | 31.0% | +4.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 29.7% | 28.0% | 31.2% | 7 |
| 2020s | 29.3% | 27.1% | 31.0% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
More economy & growth data for Ecuador
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.54 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.51 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 0 BoP, current US$ (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0 BoP, current US$ per person (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.30 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 191.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.01 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 71.04 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 41.84 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is central government revenues as a share of gdp in Ecuador?
- Central government revenues as a share of gdp in Ecuador was 31.0% in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 31.2% in 2018.
- What is the lowest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.1% in 2020.
- How does Ecuador rank for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Ecuador ranks 45th out of 157 countries with data for 2022.
- Is central government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ecuador data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Central 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. Grants excluded.