Australia Government Revenue (% of GDP) (2022)
Australia's Government Revenue (% of GDP): 26.1 % of GDP in 2022, +0.5pp YoY. World Bank (GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS), 1990–2022.
Australia (2022)
26.1
% of GDP
+0.5pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.5pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
35
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 26.1 | +0.5pp |
| 2021 | 25.6 | +0.4pp |
| 2020 | 25.2 | -0.8pp |
| 2019 | 26 | +0.2pp |
| 2018 | 25.8 | +1pp |
| 2017 | 24.7 | -0pp |
| 2016 | 24.8 | +0.4pp |
| 2015 | 24.4 | +0.2pp |
| 2014 | 24.3 | -0.1pp |
| 2013 | 24.4 | +1pp |
| 2012 | 23.4 | +0.7pp |
| 2011 | 22.6 | -0.6pp |
| 2010 | 23.2 | -1.2pp |
| 2009 | 24.4 | -2.1pp |
| 2008 | 26.5 | +0.2pp |
| 2007 | 26.3 | -0.6pp |
| 2006 | 26.9 | -0.1pp |
| 2005 | 27 | +0.5pp |
| 2004 | 26.5 | -0pp |
| 2003 | 26.5 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Australia recorded 26.1 % of GDP in 2022. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.5pp. The historical series (1990–2022) shows a peak of 27.0 in 2001 and a trough of 22.0 in 1993.
Data sourced from World Bank Open Data API. Values use World Bank standardised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks australia government revenue (% of gdp) in Australia, published by World Bank. Data covers 1990–2022 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2022. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 27.0 % of GDP in 2001 and reached its lowest recorded value of 22.0 in 1993. The latest reading of 26.1 in 2022 represents a year-on-year change of +0.5pp.