Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Central government revenues as a share of GDP was 28.5% in 2020. ▲ Rising
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 1990–2020
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 Saint Kitts and Nevis is 28.5%, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 8.2% on the previous year and up 17.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Saint Kitts and Nevis peaked at 34.6% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 16.4%, in 1991.
That places Saint Kitts and Nevis 60th out of 157 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Saint Kitts and Nevis, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 17.8% | — |
| 1991 | 16.4% | -7.7% |
| 1992 | 17.3% | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 18.2% | +5.2% |
| 1994 | 19.2% | +5.2% |
| 2000 | 22.4% | +16.5% |
| 2001 | 21.6% | -3.4% |
| 2002 | 23.6% | +9.0% |
| 2003 | 25.1% | +6.6% |
| 2004 | 23.7% | -5.5% |
| 2005 | 22.6% | -4.8% |
| 2006 | 22.7% | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 23.3% | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 25.9% | +11.0% |
| 2009 | 25.7% | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 24.2% | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 28.8% | +19.2% |
| 2012 | 29.0% | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 34.4% | +18.9% |
| 2014 | 34.6% | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 34.3% | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 28.1% | -18.0% |
| 2017 | 26.3% | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 28.5% | +8.2% |
Saint Kitts and Nevis compared with similar countries
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 28.5% is below the median for high income countries, which is 33.0%, 86% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 28.5% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 23.3%, 1.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.8% | 16.4% | 19.2% | 5 |
| 2000s | 23.6% | 21.6% | 25.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.0% | 24.2% | 34.6% | 8 |
| 2020s | 28.5% | 28.5% | 28.5% | 1 |
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More economy & growth data for Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.74 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.85 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 9.89 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0084 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 210.86 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 28.35 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -32.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.024 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 604.22 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -4.31 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is central government revenues as a share of gdp in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Central government revenues as a share of gdp in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 28.5% in 2020, 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The highest recorded value was 34.6% in 2014.
- What is the lowest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.4% in 1991.
- How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 60th out of 157 countries with data for 2020.
- Is central government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.