Germany other government revenue as a share of GDP
Germany other government revenue as a share of GDP stood at 5.9% in 2025, according to Deutsche Bundesbank. It is one of the indicators in the Public finances (annual) table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1970 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Public finances (annual) table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (ESA 2010), Total, As a percentage of GDP | 47.2 | 46.2 | 45.5 | 46.5 | 47.1 | 46.4 | 46.6 | 46.3 | 45.7 | 45.7 | |
| Revenue (ESA 2010), Other revenue, As a percentage of GDP | 5.9 | 6 | 5.9 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.4 | 5.6 | |
| Revenue (ESA 2010), Total tax revenue, As a percentage of GDP | 23.1 | 23 | 22.8 | 24.3 | 24.4 | 23.3 | 24.2 | 24.1 | 23.9 | 23.8 |
Understanding germany other government revenue as a share of GDP
Capturing the miscellaneous financial inflows that fall outside the boundaries of compulsory taxation and social insurance, this ratio scales residual public sector income against the overarching economy. The underlying euro amounts encompass sales of goods and services by state entities, administrative fees, fines, capital transfers, and property income such as interest and dividends. Sitting within the overarching general government accounts, this tranche isolates the non-tax resources mobilised by federal, regional, and municipal authorities. By dividing these distinct streams by gross domestic product, the series isolates the economic footprint of the state’s commercial, administrative, and asset-management activities.
Sudden spikes in this proportion frequently stem from isolated, non-recurring events rather than structural shifts in public finance. Massive asset sales, spectrum auctions, or irregular capital transfers can heavily distort annual comparisons, making long-term trend analysis challenging without disaggregating the underlying nominal figures. Routine revisions emerge when final public enterprise balance sheets clarify dividend payments flowing into government coffers. Economists evaluating this share should avoid interpreting short-term fluctuations as deliberate fiscal tightening or loosening, as the numerator is often highly volatile and disconnected from standard macroeconomic cycles or legislative budget decisions.
Frequently asked questions
- Do revenues from issuing driving licences belong here?
- Yes, administrative fees for specific services and permits form a core part of this residual category.
- Are proceeds from privatising state-owned enterprises included?
- Major asset sales and capital transfers are captured, which can introduce significant volatility into the indicator.
- Does this ratio include municipal property taxes?
- Local property levies are classified as formal taxation and are therefore excluded from this specific residual grouping.