Central government revenues as a share of GDP in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Central government revenues as a share of GDP was 30.9% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in North Macedonia, 2005–2024
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 North Macedonia stood at 30.9%.
That represents a change of up 5.3% on the previous year and up 18.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, central government revenues as a share of gdp in North Macedonia peaked at 32.4% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 26.1%, in 2014.
That places North Macedonia 46th out of 157 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 32.4% | — |
| 2006 | 31.0% | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 31.9% | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 32.2% | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 30.5% | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 28.9% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 28.3% | -2.1% |
| 2012 | 27.9% | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 26.3% | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 26.1% | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 27.0% | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 26.4% | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 26.5% | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 26.8% | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 28.3% | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 27.7% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 28.8% | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 29.0% | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 29.4% | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 30.9% | +5.3% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 30.9% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25.7%, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 30.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35.0%, 89% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.6% | 30.5% | 32.4% | 5 |
| 2010s | 27.3% | 26.1% | 28.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.2% | 27.7% | 30.9% | 5 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More economy & growth data for North Macedonia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 400.07 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0209 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 219.71 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 675.78 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -36.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0354 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 371.12 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 10.51 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is central government revenues as a share of gdp in North Macedonia?
- Central government revenues as a share of gdp in North Macedonia was 30.9% 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 North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 32.4% in 2005.
- What is the lowest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.1% in 2014.
- How does North Macedonia rank for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- North Macedonia ranks 46th out of 157 countries with data for 2024.
- Is central government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.