Total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a in Germany
Germany: Total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a was 45.5% in 2022. ▬ Flat
Latest (2022)
45.5%
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
24th
of 182 countries
All-time high
46.0%
in 2021
All-time low
42.4%
in 2010
Years of data
23
2000–2022
Total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a in Germany, 2000–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a in Germany is 45.5%, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 4.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a in Germany peaked at 46.0% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 42.4%, in 2010.
Germany ranks 24th of 182 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 45.3% | — |
| 2001 | 43.5% | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 43.1% | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 43.6% | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 42.5% | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 42.4% | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 42.4% | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 42.5% | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 42.9% | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 43.6% | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 42.4% | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 42.9% | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 43.5% | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 43.5% | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 43.5% | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 43.7% | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 44.1% | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 44.1% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 44.8% | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 45.2% | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 44.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 46.0% | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 45.5% | -1.1% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 45.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 38.9%, 1.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Germany's 45.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 41.2%, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43.2% | 42.4% | 45.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 43.8% | 42.4% | 45.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 45.5% | 44.9% | 46.0% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More economy & growth data for Germany
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.7761 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.6565 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 108.13 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0214 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,295 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 95.19 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 51.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0188 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,140 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 51.4 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a in Germany?
- Total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a in Germany was 45.5% in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 46.0% in 2021.
- What is the lowest total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.4% in 2010.
- How does Germany rank for total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a?
- Germany ranks 24th out of 182 countries with data for 2022.
- Is total government revenue (budgetary central government) as a rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany 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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