Australia - Government Spending 1988
24.17%
−1.50% from 1987
Australia's government spending was 24.17% in 1988, decreased +1.50% from 25.66% in 1987. This was the 19th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1988▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Dominican Republic | 9.45% | 11.5% |
| 2nd | Indonesia | 11.23% | -5.5% |
| 3rd | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 11.68% | -4.0% |
| 4th | Korea | 11.87% | -3.5% |
| 5th | Thailand | 13.10% | -12.1% |
| 6th | Peru | 13.21% | -16.6% |
| 7th | Japan | 14.32% | -2.8% |
| 8th | Türkiye | 14.44% | 0.0% |
| 9th | India | 15.52% | -1.6% |
| 10th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 18.35% | 9.1% |
| 11th | Singapore | 18.98% | -29.7% |
| 12th | Chile | 19.15% | -7.7% |
| 13th | Mauritius | 19.47% | 5.1% |
| 14th | United States | 21.03% | -1.6% |
| 15th | Bhutan | 22.11% | 26.1% |
| 16th | Uruguay | 22.44% | -3.0% |
| 17th | Costa Rica | 23.21% | -9.2% |
| 18th | Mexico | 23.80% | -12.9% |
| 19th | Australia | 24.17% | -5.8% |
| 20th | Jamaica | 24.45% | - |
| 21st | Germany | 25.45% | -0.8% |
| 22nd | South Africa | 25.69% | 1.0% |
| 23rd | Finland | 27.61% | -3.9% |
| 24th | Malta | 27.65% | -1.8% |
| 25th | Cyprus | 27.70% | 1.2% |
| 26th | Iceland | 28.80% | 11.5% |
| 27th | Spain | 29.12% | -1.6% |
| 28th | Portugal | 29.79% | -1.1% |
| 29th | Tunisia | 30.58% | 3.4% |
| 30th | Luxembourg | 30.85% | -3.7% |
| 31st | United Kingdom | 30.97% | -6.5% |
| 32nd | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 32.15% | 6.6% |
| 33rd | Sweden | 34.58% | -3.4% |
| 34th | Greece | 34.61% | -0.6% |
| 35th | European Union | 34.79% | -3.6% |
| 36th | Norway | 36.23% | 3.9% |
| 37th | Denmark | 36.52% | 4.1% |
| 38th | Romania | 36.59% | -9.9% |
| 39th | Lesotho | 37.03% | -5.0% |
| 40th | Austria | 37.32% | 0.9% |
| 41st | New Zealand | 39.19% | -4.6% |
| 42nd | Kuwait | 39.54% | 29.3% |
| 43rd | France | 40.04% | -2.2% |
| 44th | Ireland | 41.08% | -8.1% |
| 45th | Israel | 41.22% | -12.2% |
| 46th | Seychelles | 42.31% | -2.4% |
| 47th | Italy | 42.32% | -9.7% |
| 48th | Netherlands | 47.83% | -4.2% |
| 49th | Hungary | 49.82% | -4.3% |
FAQ
What was Australia's government spending in 1988?▾
Australia's government spending in 1988 was 24.17%. This ranked 19th globally.
How did Australia's government spending change in 1988?▾
Australia's government spending decreased by 5.8% in 1988 compared to 1987.
Which country had the highest government spending in 1988?▾
Hungary had the highest government spending in 1988 at 49.82%.
What is the government spending of Australia in 1988?▾
The government spending of Australia in 1988 was 24.17%. This ranked 19th globally.
How does 1988 compare to 1987 for Australia's government spending?▾
Australia's government spending went from 25.66% in 1987 to 24.17% in 1988, a 5.8% decrease.
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