Australia - Government Spending 1981
23.53%
+0.20% from 1980
Australia's government spending was 23.53% in 1981, increased +0.20% from 23.33% in 1980. This was the 17th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1981▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | India | 11.38% | -2.8% |
| 2nd | Mexico | 12.57% | 15.6% |
| 3rd | Dominican Republic | 12.65% | -8.3% |
| 4th | Indonesia | 13.76% | 1.6% |
| 5th | Korea | 14.61% | -1.0% |
| 6th | Thailand | 15.43% | 0.4% |
| 7th | Türkiye | 15.73% | -13.8% |
| 8th | Switzerland | 16.00% | -4.0% |
| 9th | Japan | 16.39% | 1.2% |
| 10th | Peru | 17.39% | -7.3% |
| 11th | Singapore | 17.85% | 16.5% |
| 12th | Costa Rica | 18.09% | -16.2% |
| 13th | South Africa | 18.74% | 6.1% |
| 14th | United States | 21.00% | 2.2% |
| 15th | Iceland | 22.57% | 2.2% |
| 16th | Spain | 23.48% | 1.6% |
| 17th | Australia | 23.53% | 0.8% |
| 18th | Uruguay | 23.77% | 17.8% |
| 19th | Kuwait | 24.28% | 28.7% |
| 20th | Greece | 24.52% | 13.0% |
| 21st | Chile | 24.97% | 5.1% |
| 22nd | Mauritius | 25.31% | 5.5% |
| 23rd | Cyprus | 25.73% | 5.0% |
| 24th | Finland | 25.83% | 1.8% |
| 25th | Germany | 26.08% | 3.1% |
| 26th | Tunisia | 26.41% | 0.3% |
| 27th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 27.18% | -0.6% |
| 28th | Malta | 28.01% | 13.5% |
| 29th | Portugal | 29.58% | 8.1% |
| 30th | Norway | 32.62% | -0.1% |
| 31st | European Union | 32.65% | 1.9% |
| 32nd | Austria | 34.70% | 3.3% |
| 33rd | Luxembourg | 35.11% | 5.4% |
| 34th | New Zealand | 36.22% | 3.6% |
| 35th | Sweden | 36.49% | 8.2% |
| 36th | United Kingdom | 37.48% | 5.4% |
| 37th | Denmark | 38.31% | 6.0% |
| 38th | France | 39.28% | 6.7% |
| 39th | Romania | 39.79% | - |
| 40th | Ireland | 42.17% | 4.7% |
| 41st | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 42.82% | 10.0% |
| 42nd | Netherlands | 46.72% | 2.7% |
| 43rd | Hungary | 51.03% | - |
| 44th | Israel | 64.35% | 3.7% |
FAQ
What was Australia's government spending in 1981?▾
Australia's government spending in 1981 was 23.53%. This ranked 17th globally.
How did Australia's government spending change in 1981?▾
Australia's government spending increased by 0.8% in 1981 compared to 1980.
Which country had the highest government spending in 1981?▾
Israel had the highest government spending in 1981 at 64.35%.
What is the government spending of Australia in 1981?▾
The government spending of Australia in 1981 was 23.53%. This ranked 17th globally.
How does 1981 compare to 1980 for Australia's government spending?▾
Australia's government spending went from 23.33% in 1980 to 23.53% in 1981, a 0.8% increase.
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