Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Central government revenues as a share of GDP was 25.6% in 2017. ▲ Rising
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 1990–2017
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 Vincent and the Grenadines is 25.6%, measured in 2017.
That represents a change of down 5.1% on the previous year and up 13.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines peaked at 27.0% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 21.1%, in 1990.
That places Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 77th out of 157 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 21.1% | — |
| 1991 | 24.7% | +16.8% |
| 1992 | 23.4% | -5.1% |
| 1993 | 23.9% | +2.1% |
| 1994 | 24.5% | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 23.7% | -3.5% |
| 1996 | 24.5% | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 25.4% | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 25.2% | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 25.7% | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 22.5% | -12.3% |
| 2001 | 21.8% | -3.4% |
| 2002 | 23.2% | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 23.2% | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 21.9% | -5.5% |
| 2005 | 21.6% | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 22.6% | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 22.5% | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 24.7% | +10.0% |
| 2009 | 24.2% | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 24.9% | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 24.0% | -3.5% |
| 2012 | 24.0% | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 22.4% | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 25.7% | +14.8% |
| 2015 | 24.4% | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 27.0% | +10.3% |
| 2017 | 25.6% | -5.1% |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared with similar countries
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's 25.6% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25.7%, 99% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's 25.6% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 23.3%, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24.2% | 21.1% | 25.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.8% | 21.6% | 24.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.7% | 22.4% | 27.0% | 8 |
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More economy & growth data for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.61 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.7 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -2.08 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0017 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -20.86 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 111.39 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -19.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0887 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,115 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -11.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is central government revenues as a share of gdp in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
- Central government revenues as a share of gdp in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was 25.6% in 2017, 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 Vincent and the Grenadines?
- The highest recorded value was 27.0% in 2016.
- What is the lowest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.1% in 1990.
- How does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines rank for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ranks 77th out of 157 countries with data for 2017.
- Is central government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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.