Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Gabon
Gabon: Central government revenues as a share of GDP was 15.1% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Gabon, 2012–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2021, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Gabon stood at 15.1%. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is down 13.2% on the previous year and down 49.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Gabon peaked at 29.9% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 15.1%, in 2021.
Gabon ranks 128th of 157 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Gabon, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 29.8% | — |
| 2013 | 29.9% | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 25.7% | -14.0% |
| 2015 | 20.1% | -21.8% |
| 2016 | 17.4% | -13.4% |
| 2017 | 17.7% | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 16.8% | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 19.4% | +15.6% |
| 2020 | 17.4% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | 15.1% | -13.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.1% | 16.8% | 29.9% | 8 |
| 2020s | 16.3% | 15.1% | 17.4% | 2 |
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More economy & growth data for Gabon
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.8121 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -33.78 million BoP, current US$ (2019)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.002 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2019)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -14.9 BoP, current US$ per person (2019)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.14 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -0.5362 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0548 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 450.8 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -55.87 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is central government revenues as a share of gdp in Gabon?
- Central government revenues as a share of gdp in Gabon was 15.1% in 2021, 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 Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 29.9% in 2013.
- What is the lowest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.1% in 2021.
- How does Gabon rank for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Gabon ranks 128th out of 157 countries with data for 2021.
- Is central government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Gabon 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.