FYFRGDA188SFederal Receipts as Percent of Gross Domestic Product (FYFRGDA188S) — Current Value & Historical Data
Federal Receipts as Percent of Gross Domestic Product (FYFRGDA188S) Chart & Data Table
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What is Federal Receipts as Percent of Gross Domestic Product (FYFRGDA188S)?
Federal Receipts as Percent of Gross Domestic Product (FYFRGDA188S) was first constructed by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis in January 2013.
Current Federal Receipts as Percent of Gross Domestic Product (FYFRGDA188S) Value
As of January 1, 2025, the current federal receipts as percent of gross domestic product is 17.02 Percent of GDP. This is the most recent observation available for this series, updated annual.
Federal Receipts as Percent of Gross Domestic Product Historical Trend
Federal Receipts as Percent of Gross Domestic Product rose 1.37% year-over-year. In the series' tracked history, the highest recorded value was 19.81 (January 1945), and the lowest was 3.23 (January 1932).
Methodology & Source
Source
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Frequency
Annual
Units
Percent of GDP
Notes
Federal Receipts as Percent of Gross Domestic Product (FYFRGDA188S) (https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/FYFRGDA188S) was first constructed by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis in January 2013. It is calculated using Federal Receipts (FYFR) (https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/FYFR) and Gross Dome...
Frequently Asked Questions About Federal Receipts as Percent of Gross Domestic Product (FYFRGDA188S)
What is the current federal receipts as percent of gross domestic product?
As of January 1, 2025, federal receipts as percent of gross domestic product stands at 17.02 Percent of GDP.
Where does federal receipts as percent of gross domestic product data come from?
Federal Receipts as Percent of Gross Domestic Product data is sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system and related U.S. government agencies. Data quality and historical coverage vary by series.
How often is federal receipts as percent of gross domestic product updated?
This series is updated according to its publication schedule. Check FRED or the source agency for the most current release calendar.
What is the historical high and low for federal receipts as percent of gross domestic product?
In the available data, the highest value was 19.81 Percent of GDP in January 1945, and the lowest was 3.23 Percent of GDP in January 1932.
How has federal receipts as percent of gross domestic product changed over the past year?
Over the past year, federal receipts as percent of gross domestic product increased 1.37%.
See Federal Receipts as Percent of Gross Domestic Product in context
FYFRGDA188S is tracked on the Receipts vs Outlays dashboard, alongside related indicators and historical context.
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