Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Central government revenues as a share of GDP was 8.1% in 2018. ▼ Falling
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Zimbabwe, 2009–2018
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 Zimbabwe is 8.1%, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 36.2% on the previous year and down 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Zimbabwe peaked at 20.7% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 6.0%, in 2017.
That places Zimbabwe 154th out of 157 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 9.8% | — |
| 2010 | 19.4% | +98.6% |
| 2011 | 20.7% | +6.5% |
| 2012 | 20.4% | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 19.0% | -6.8% |
| 2016 | 17.2% | -9.5% |
| 2017 | 6.0% | -65.4% |
| 2018 | 8.1% | +36.2% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 8.1% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 19.7%, 41% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 8.1% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 15.8%, 51% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 15.8% | 6.0% | 20.7% | 7 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More economy & growth data for Zimbabwe
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.02 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 131.30 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0032 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 7.89 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 465.43 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -22.97 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0112 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 27.98 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 319.78 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is central government revenues as a share of gdp in Zimbabwe?
- Central government revenues as a share of gdp in Zimbabwe was 8.1% in 2018, 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 20.7% in 2011.
- What is the lowest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.0% in 2017.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Zimbabwe ranks 154th out of 157 countries with data for 2018.
- Is central government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.