Total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a in Egypt
Egypt: Total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a was 22.0% in 2015. ▬ Flat
Latest (2015)
22.0%
Change on year
down 9.6%
World rank
132nd
of 182 countries
All-time high
27.0%
in 2006
All-time low
19.7%
in 2001
Years of data
16
2000–2015
Total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a in Egypt, 2000–2015
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a in Egypt is 22.0%, measured in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.6% on the previous year and down 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a in Egypt peaked at 27.0% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 19.7%, in 2001.
Egypt ranks 132nd of 182 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a in Egypt, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 20.8% | — |
| 2001 | 19.7% | -5.1% |
| 2002 | 24.1% | +22.1% |
| 2003 | 24.8% | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 24.2% | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 23.3% | -3.6% |
| 2006 | 27.0% | +15.7% |
| 2007 | 26.2% | -2.9% |
| 2008 | 26.4% | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 26.3% | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 23.9% | -9.2% |
| 2011 | 20.9% | -12.4% |
| 2012 | 20.8% | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 21.7% | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 24.4% | +12.4% |
| 2015 | 22.0% | -9.6% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 22.0% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 22.5%, 98% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 22.0% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 33.5%, 66% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.3% | 19.7% | 27.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.3% | 20.8% | 24.4% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
More economy & growth data for Egypt
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.11 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 695.90 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0019 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 5.88 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 15.45 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -66.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0423 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 130.55 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.8 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a in Egypt?
- Total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a in Egypt was 22.0% in 2015, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 27.0% in 2006.
- What is the lowest total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.7% in 2001.
- How does Egypt rank for total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a?
- Egypt ranks 132nd out of 182 countries with data for 2015.
- Is total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a proportion of GDP (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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