IMF Report: Algeria Tops List of African Countries with Highest Government Revenue
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The IMF's Fiscal Monitor report lists the top 10 African governments by general government revenue as a percentage of GDP.
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Algeria has the highest government revenue at 33.7% of GDP. Morocco, Mozambique, Chad and South Africa round out the top 5.
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The general government revenue to GDP ratio measures a country's fiscal health and efficiency of fiscal activities.
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The average revenue for Sub-Saharan African countries is 14.6% of GDP, while North African countries average 29.7%.
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Rwanda, Angola, Senegal and Mali also make the top 10 list of African countries by government revenue.