Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Myanmar
Myanmar: Central government revenues as a share of GDP was 14.4% in 2019. ▲ Rising
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Myanmar, 1973–2019
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 Myanmar is 14.4%, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 105.2% on the previous year and down 27.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Myanmar peaked at 22.0% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 4.6%, in 2001.
Myanmar ranks 134th of 157 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 12.4% | — |
| 1974 | 9.9% | -20.1% |
| 1975 | 9.2% | -6.5% |
| 1976 | 11.9% | +29.3% |
| 1977 | 14.4% | +20.6% |
| 1978 | 14.9% | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 16.1% | +7.7% |
| 1980 | 16.0% | -0.7% |
| 1981 | 17.0% | +6.5% |
| 1982 | 15.9% | -6.6% |
| 1983 | 15.3% | -3.6% |
| 1984 | 14.4% | -5.8% |
| 1985 | 13.6% | -5.8% |
| 1986 | 12.4% | -8.9% |
| 1987 | 10.5% | -15.5% |
| 1988 | 8.5% | -19.3% |
| 1989 | 7.8% | -7.5% |
| 1990 | 10.5% | +33.9% |
| 1991 | 9.3% | -11.3% |
| 1992 | 7.8% | -16.1% |
| 1993 | 7.3% | -6.9% |
| 1994 | 6.6% | -8.3% |
| 1995 | 6.4% | -4.0% |
| 1996 | 6.8% | +7.3% |
| 1997 | 7.7% | +12.0% |
| 1998 | 7.2% | -6.1% |
| 1999 | 5.6% | -22.3% |
| 2000 | 5.3% | -6.2% |
| 2001 | 4.6% | -12.9% |
| 2002 | 5.0% | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 5.0% | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 6.5% | +30.0% |
| 2005 | 6.7% | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 19.7% | +195.5% |
| 2013 | 20.0% | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 22.0% | +10.1% |
| 2015 | 18.5% | -16.0% |
| 2016 | 16.8% | -9.3% |
| 2017 | 16.0% | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 7.0% | -56.1% |
| 2019 | 14.4% | +105.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.7% | 9.2% | 16.1% | 7 |
| 1980s | 13.1% | 7.8% | 17.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.5% | 5.6% | 10.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.5% | 4.6% | 6.7% | 6 |
| 2010s | 16.8% | 7.0% | 22.0% | 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)
- 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$), gaps filled 1.10 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -27.95 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0148 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 20.1 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 14.13 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is central government revenues as a share of gdp in Myanmar?
- Central government revenues as a share of gdp in Myanmar was 14.4% in 2019, 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 22.0% in 2014.
- What is the lowest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.6% in 2001.
- How does Myanmar rank for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Myanmar ranks 134th out of 157 countries with data for 2019.
- Is central government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.