Central African Republic Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Central African Republic's government spending was 11.66% in 2021, ranked 8th globally. This represents a 16.5% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 2004–2021.
Overview
Central African Republic's government spending stood at 11.66% in 2021, a decline of +2.31% from 2020. Central African Republic ranked 8th globally.
The Central African Republic has experienced fluctuating government spending levels throughout the 2004-2021 period. At its all-time peak in 2010, government spending reached 16.34% of GDP, a significant increase from the 9.66% seen in 2004. This surge was followed by a sharp decline to 8.18% in 2012, marking the country's all-time trough. Since then, government spending has gradually increased, reaching 11.66% of GDP in 2021, a moderate level compared to its peers. For instance, Lao PDR's government spending at 10.76% in 2021 was lower, while Burundi's 12.22% was slightly higher. This 14-year trend suggests that the Central African Republic's government spending has been subject to instability, with a tendency to rebound from lows. A sustained increase in government revenue or a shift towards more fiscal discipline could potentially alter this trajectory and lead to more stable government spending levels in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11.66% | −2.31% | #8 |
| 2020 | 13.97% | +4.03% | #12 |
| 2019 | 9.94% | −0.18% | #5 |
| 2018 | 10.12% | +1.45% | #7 |
| 2017 | 8.68% | −0.34% | #5 |
| 2016 | 9.02% | −0.29% | #3 |
| 2015 | 9.31% | +1.03% | #4 |
| 2014 | 8.27% | +0.09% | #3 |
| 2012 | 8.18% | −5.28% | #3 |
| 2011 | 13.46% | −2.87% | #17 |
| 2010 | 16.34% | +0.47% | #27 |
| 2009 | 15.86% | +4.86% | #25 |
| 2008 | 11.01% | +1.34% | #11 |
| 2004 | 9.66% | – | #5 |
Analysis
Central African Republic's government spending was 11.66% in 2021, a decline of −2.31% from 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
Central African Republic's government spending was 11.66% in 2021. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 16.5% decrease from the previous year.
Central African Republic's government spending peaked at 16.34% in 2010.
The lowest government spending in Central African Republic was 8.18% in 2012.
Central African Republic ranks 8th globally in government spending as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The government spending of Central African Republic in 2021 was 11.66%. This ranks 8th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_central-african-republic_government-spending,
title = {Central African Republic Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/central-african-republic/government-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}