United States Government Revenue (% of GDP) (2024)
United States's Government Revenue (% of GDP): 18.1 % of GDP in 2024, +0.3pp YoY. World Bank (GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS), 1990–2024.
United States (2024)
18.1
% of GDP
+0.3pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.3pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
35
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.1 | +0.3pp |
| 2023 | 17.8 | -2.4pp |
| 2022 | 20.2 | +1.1pp |
| 2021 | 19.1 | +1.2pp |
| 2020 | 18 | +0.5pp |
| 2019 | 17.4 | -0.2pp |
| 2018 | 17.6 | -1.8pp |
| 2017 | 19.3 | +0.7pp |
| 2016 | 18.7 | -0.4pp |
| 2015 | 19.1 | +0.2pp |
| 2014 | 18.9 | +0.1pp |
| 2013 | 18.8 | +2pp |
| 2012 | 16.8 | +0.1pp |
| 2011 | 16.6 | +0.2pp |
| 2010 | 16.4 | +0.7pp |
| 2009 | 15.7 | -2.1pp |
| 2008 | 17.7 | -0.9pp |
| 2007 | 18.7 | +0pp |
| 2006 | 18.6 | +0.7pp |
| 2005 | 17.9 | n/a |
About this Dataset
United States recorded 18.1 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.3pp. The historical series (1990–2024) shows a peak of 20.6 in 2000 and a trough of 15.7 in 2009.
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 united states government revenue (% of gdp) in United States, published by World Bank. Data covers 1990–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 20.6 % of GDP in 2000 and reached its lowest recorded value of 15.7 in 2009. The latest reading of 18.1 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +0.3pp.