Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Slovakia
Slovakia: Central government revenues as a share of GDP was 39.3% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
39.3%
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
17th
of 157 countries
All-time high
41.0%
in 1995
All-time low
31.5%
in 2010
Years of data
30
1995–2024
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Slovakia, 1995–2024
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 Slovakia stood at 39.3%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Slovakia peaked at 41.0% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 31.5%, in 2010.
Slovakia ranks 17th of 157 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Slovakia, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 41.0% | — |
| 1996 | 39.8% | -2.9% |
| 1997 | 39.5% | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 38.7% | -2.2% |
| 1999 | 38.5% | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 37.7% | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 35.8% | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 34.7% | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 34.9% | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 33.5% | -4.1% |
| 2005 | 34.0% | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 32.6% | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 31.8% | -2.6% |
| 2008 | 31.7% | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 33.1% | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 31.5% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 34.0% | +7.8% |
| 2012 | 33.1% | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 35.5% | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 36.0% | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 38.2% | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 35.6% | -6.8% |
| 2017 | 36.5% | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 36.5% | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 37.3% | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 37.0% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 37.7% | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 39.3% | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 40.2% | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 39.3% | -2.1% |
Slovakia compared with similar countries
- Slovakia's 39.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 33.0%, 1.2× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Slovakia's 39.3% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35.0%, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.5% | 38.5% | 41.0% | 5 |
| 2000s | 34.0% | 31.7% | 37.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.4% | 31.5% | 38.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.7% | 37.0% | 40.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Slovakia
More economy & growth data for Slovakia
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.86 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.012 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 342.78 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 2.05 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -59.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0133 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 379.36 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 25.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1175 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 3,355 includes gold, current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is central government revenues as a share of gdp in Slovakia?
- Central government revenues as a share of gdp in Slovakia was 39.3% 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 Slovakia?
- The highest recorded value was 41.0% in 1995.
- What is the lowest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Slovakia?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.5% in 2010.
- How does Slovakia rank for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Slovakia ranks 17th out of 157 countries with data for 2024.
- Is central government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Slovakia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Slovakia 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.