Australia - Government Spending 1982
23.26%
−0.27% from 1981
Australia's government spending was 23.26% in 1982, decreased +0.27% from 23.53% in 1981. This was the 16th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1982▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Dominican Republic | 10.99% | -13.1% |
| 2nd | India | 11.96% | 5.1% |
| 3rd | Indonesia | 13.56% | -1.4% |
| 4th | Korea | 15.60% | 6.8% |
| 5th | Bhutan | 15.93% | - |
| 6th | Singapore | 16.18% | -9.4% |
| 7th | Thailand | 16.34% | 5.9% |
| 8th | Japan | 16.35% | -0.2% |
| 9th | Peru | 16.44% | -5.5% |
| 10th | Costa Rica | 16.62% | -8.1% |
| 11th | Switzerland | 16.73% | 4.6% |
| 12th | South Africa | 20.74% | 10.7% |
| 13th | Mexico | 21.96% | 74.6% |
| 14th | United States | 22.46% | 6.9% |
| 15th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 23.00% | -15.4% |
| 16th | Australia | 23.26% | -1.1% |
| 17th | Iceland | 23.51% | 4.1% |
| 18th | Mauritius | 25.60% | 1.2% |
| 19th | Spain | 26.30% | 12.0% |
| 20th | Germany | 26.32% | 0.9% |
| 21st | Cyprus | 26.75% | 4.0% |
| 22nd | Finland | 27.06% | 4.8% |
| 23rd | Uruguay | 27.79% | 16.9% |
| 24th | Portugal | 29.08% | -1.7% |
| 25th | Malta | 30.07% | 7.4% |
| 26th | Chile | 30.45% | 21.9% |
| 27th | Tunisia | 30.55% | 15.7% |
| 28th | Kuwait | 30.83% | 27.0% |
| 29th | Romania | 31.81% | -20.0% |
| 30th | Norway | 33.21% | 1.8% |
| 31st | European Union | 33.74% | 3.3% |
| 32nd | Greece | 34.17% | 39.4% |
| 33rd | Liberia | 34.38% | - |
| 34th | Austria | 35.13% | 1.2% |
| 35th | Luxembourg | 35.70% | 1.7% |
| 36th | Sweden | 37.15% | 1.8% |
| 37th | New Zealand | 37.27% | 2.9% |
| 38th | United Kingdom | 37.67% | 0.5% |
| 39th | Denmark | 39.37% | 2.8% |
| 40th | France | 40.40% | 2.8% |
| 41st | Ireland | 45.58% | 8.1% |
| 42nd | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 46.37% | 8.3% |
| 43rd | Netherlands | 49.39% | 5.7% |
| 44th | Hungary | 49.41% | -3.2% |
| 45th | Israel | 61.64% | -4.2% |
FAQ
What was Australia's government spending in 1982?▾
Australia's government spending in 1982 was 23.26%. This ranked 16th globally.
How did Australia's government spending change in 1982?▾
Australia's government spending decreased by 1.1% in 1982 compared to 1981.
Which country had the highest government spending in 1982?▾
Israel had the highest government spending in 1982 at 61.64%.
What is the government spending of Australia in 1982?▾
The government spending of Australia in 1982 was 23.26%. This ranked 16th globally.
How does 1982 compare to 1981 for Australia's government spending?▾
Australia's government spending went from 23.53% in 1981 to 23.26% in 1982, a 1.1% decrease.
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