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Angola Government Spending

Government expenditure as % of GDP  GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS

14.65% +0.80% (+5.8%)
Year 2019 Rank #20 Global Peak 29.02% (2001) Source World Bank

Angola Government Spending (1999–2019)

Overview

Angola's government spending stood at 14.65% in 2019, a rise of +0.80% from 2018. Angola ranked 20th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2019 14.65% +0.80% #20
2018 13.85% −0.71% #20
2017 14.56% −0.87% #23
2016 15.43% −2.94% #27
2015 18.37% −6.41% #45
2014 24.78% −0.30% #68
2013 25.08% +4.17% #65
2012 20.91% −2.83% #49
2011 23.75% +1.25% #60
2010 22.50% +0.55% #50
2009 21.94% +1.88% #47
2008 20.06% +1.46% #41
2007 18.61% +1.61% #37
2006 17.00% −1.60% #27
2005 18.60% +4.51% #30
Show all years (1999-2019)

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 28.2% Rate 19.4% Gap -8.8pp Reserves YoY +2.2%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Angola matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Angola's government spending?

Angola's government spending was 14.65% in 2019. Ranked 20th globally. This represents a 5.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in Angola?

Angola's government spending peaked at 29.02% in 2001.

What was the lowest government spending in Angola?

The lowest government spending in Angola was 13.85% in 2018.

How does Angola rank in government spending?

Angola ranks 20th globally in government spending as of 2019.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government spending?

The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the government spending of Angola in 2019?

The government spending of Angola in 2019 was 14.65%. This ranks 20th in the world.

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