Total revenue in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Total revenue was 77.46 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Total revenue in Ethiopia, 1990–2011
Source: International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Ethiopia recorded 77.46 billion current LCU for total revenue in 2011. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
That represents a change of up 28.3% on the previous year and up 607.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total revenue in Ethiopia peaked at 77.46 billion current LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2.31 billion current LCU, in 1992.
Ethiopia ranks 20th of 30 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total revenue in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.16 billion current LCU | — |
| 1991 | 2.77 billion current LCU | -12.2% |
| 1992 | 2.31 billion current LCU | -16.9% |
| 1993 | 3.42 billion current LCU | +48.1% |
| 1994 | 4.64 billion current LCU | +35.7% |
| 1995 | 6.46 billion current LCU | +39.2% |
| 1996 | 7.60 billion current LCU | +17.7% |
| 1997 | 8.97 billion current LCU | +18.1% |
| 1998 | 9.16 billion current LCU | +2.1% |
| 1999 | 9.71 billion current LCU | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 10.95 billion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 2002 | 9.87 billion current LCU | -9.8% |
| 2003 | 11.62 billion current LCU | +17.7% |
| 2004 | 16.09 billion current LCU | +38.4% |
| 2005 | 17.07 billion current LCU | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 13.65 billion current LCU | -20.1% |
| 2007 | 16.88 billion current LCU | +23.7% |
| 2008 | 36.79 billion current LCU | +118.0% |
| 2009 | 47.75 billion current LCU | +29.8% |
| 2010 | 60.38 billion current LCU | +26.5% |
| 2011 | 77.46 billion current LCU | +28.3% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 77.46 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 652.41 billion current LCU, 12% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 77.46 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.05 trillion current LCU, 7% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.82 billion current LCU | 2.31 billion current LCU | 9.71 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.07 billion current LCU | 9.87 billion current LCU | 47.75 billion current LCU | 9 |
| 2010s | 68.92 billion current LCU | 60.38 billion current LCU | 77.46 billion current LCU | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total revenue in Ethiopia?
- Total revenue in Ethiopia was 77.46 billion current LCU in 2011, according to International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.
- What is the highest total revenue recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 77.46 billion current LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest total revenue recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.31 billion current LCU in 1992.
- How does Ethiopia rank for total revenue?
- Ethiopia ranks 20th out of 30 countries with data for 2011.
- Is total revenue rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 607.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, published as part of Total revenue (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Revenue is cash receipts from taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales. Grants are also considered as revenue.