Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Mozambique
Mozambique: Central government revenues as a share of GDP was 24.5% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Mozambique, 2010–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2024, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Mozambique stood at 24.5%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% on the previous year and down 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Mozambique peaked at 28.5% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 15.9%, in 2010.
Mozambique ranks 84th of 157 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.9% | — |
| 2011 | 18.7% | +17.4% |
| 2012 | 20.5% | +9.7% |
| 2013 | 23.9% | +16.8% |
| 2014 | 27.2% | +13.7% |
| 2015 | 24.1% | -11.6% |
| 2016 | 21.4% | -11.1% |
| 2017 | 23.9% | +11.8% |
| 2018 | 23.0% | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 28.5% | +23.9% |
| 2020 | 22.7% | -20.4% |
| 2021 | 25.1% | +10.7% |
| 2022 | 24.6% | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 24.7% | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 24.5% | -0.9% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 24.5% is above the median for low income countries, which is 13.1%, 1.9× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 24.5% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 15.8%, 1.6× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.7% | 15.9% | 28.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.3% | 22.7% | 25.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More economy & growth data for Mozambique
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 5.66 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 8.46 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -44.11 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0019 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1.27 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 3.51 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.1542 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 101.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 5.66 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is central government revenues as a share of gdp in Mozambique?
- Central government revenues as a share of gdp in Mozambique was 24.5% in 2024, 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 28.5% in 2019.
- What is the lowest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.9% in 2010.
- How does Mozambique rank for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Mozambique ranks 84th out of 157 countries with data for 2024.
- Is central government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.