Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Indonesia
Indonesia: Central government revenues as a share of GDP was 15.1% in 2009. ▼ Falling
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Indonesia, 1972–2009
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 Indonesia is 15.1%, measured in 2009.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 23.6% on the previous year and down 16.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Indonesia peaked at 25.5% in 1981 and was at its lowest, 13.9%, in 1972.
Indonesia ranks 129th of 157 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Indonesia, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 13.9% | — |
| 1973 | 15.0% | +7.9% |
| 1974 | 17.0% | +13.2% |
| 1975 | 18.2% | +6.9% |
| 1976 | 19.2% | +5.6% |
| 1977 | 19.1% | -0.4% |
| 1978 | 19.2% | +0.7% |
| 1979 | 22.0% | +14.4% |
| 1980 | 22.9% | +4.0% |
| 1981 | 25.5% | +11.3% |
| 1982 | 21.5% | -15.6% |
| 1983 | 21.0% | -2.1% |
| 1984 | 21.5% | +2.2% |
| 1985 | 21.5% | -0.1% |
| 1986 | 20.8% | -3.2% |
| 1987 | 19.9% | -4.5% |
| 1988 | 17.0% | -14.6% |
| 1989 | 17.4% | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 20.2% | +16.2% |
| 1991 | 18.6% | -7.8% |
| 1992 | 19.5% | +4.5% |
| 1993 | 17.1% | -12.4% |
| 1994 | 18.2% | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 17.7% | -2.6% |
| 1996 | 17.0% | -4.2% |
| 1997 | 18.1% | +7.0% |
| 1998 | 16.5% | -9.2% |
| 1999 | 18.1% | +9.7% |
| 2001 | 18.7% | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 17.4% | -6.7% |
| 2003 | 17.3% | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 18.4% | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 19.8% | +7.7% |
| 2009 | 15.1% | -23.6% |
Indonesia compared with similar countries
- Indonesia's 15.1% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25.7%, 59% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Indonesia's 15.1% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 24.8%, 61% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18.0% | 13.9% | 22.0% | 8 |
| 1980s | 20.9% | 17.0% | 25.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.1% | 16.5% | 20.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.8% | 15.1% | 19.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
More economy & growth data for Indonesia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.36 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.07 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 7.93 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0055 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 27.75 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 22.28 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -8.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0154 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 77.99 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 0.5363 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is central government revenues as a share of gdp in Indonesia?
- Central government revenues as a share of gdp in Indonesia was 15.1% in 2009, 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 Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 25.5% in 1981.
- What is the lowest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.9% in 1972.
- How does Indonesia rank for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Indonesia ranks 129th out of 157 countries with data for 2009.
- Is central government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Indonesia 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.