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Bangladesh Government Spending

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

8.32% +0.18% (+2.2%)
Year 2021 Rank #3 Global Peak 9.87% (2009) Source World Bank

Bangladesh Government Spending (2001–2021)

Overview

Bangladesh's government spending stood at 8.32% in 2021, a rise of +0.18% from 2020. Bangladesh ranked 3rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2021 8.32% +0.18% #3
2020 8.15% −0.12% #3
2019 8.27% +0.78% #3
2018 7.49% −0.15% #4
2017 7.64% −0.22% #3
2016 7.86% −1.14% #2
2015 9.01% −0.50% #3
2014 9.50% −0.00% #6
2013 9.51% −0.13% #5
2012 9.64% −0.21% #6
2011 9.84% +0.58% #6
2010 9.27% −0.61% #5
2009 9.87% +0.44% #5
2008 9.43% +0.77% #3
2007 8.66% +0.33% #3
Show all years (2001-2021)

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +32.0% GDP growth 3.4% C/A balance 0.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bangladesh's government spending?

Bangladesh's government spending was 8.32% in 2021. Ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh's government spending peaked at 9.87% in 2009.

What was the lowest government spending in Bangladesh?

The lowest government spending in Bangladesh was 7.49% in 2018.

How does Bangladesh rank in government spending?

Bangladesh ranks 3rd globally in government spending as of 2021.

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 Bangladesh in 2021?

The government spending of Bangladesh in 2021 was 8.32%. This ranks 3rd in the world.

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