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Congo, Republic of Government Spending

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

16.13% −1.66% (-9.3%)
Year 2021 Rank #19 Global Peak 28.67% (2004) Source World Bank

Congo, Republic of Government Spending (2001–2021)

Overview

Congo, Republic of's government spending stood at 16.13% in 2021, a decline of +1.66% from 2020. Congo, Republic of ranked 19th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2021 16.13% −1.66% #19
2020 17.80% +1.57% #24
2019 16.23% −0.19% #30
2018 16.42% +0.38% #35
2017 16.04% −1.11% #31
2016 17.15% +2.26% #36
2015 14.90% +2.13% #24
2014 12.76% +1.89% #13
2013 10.88% −0.78% #8
2012 11.65% +1.48% #13
2011 10.18% −0.58% #7
2010 10.76% −3.12% #10
2009 13.88% −1.42% #14
2008 15.30% −3.17% #20
2007 18.47% +0.71% #36
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 +26.9% GDP growth 2.2% C/A balance 13.2%
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

Congo, Republic of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. 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 Congo, Republic of's government spending?

Congo, Republic of's government spending was 16.13% in 2021. Ranked 19th globally. This represents a 9.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in Congo, Republic of?

Congo, Republic of's government spending peaked at 28.67% in 2004.

What was the lowest government spending in Congo, Republic of?

The lowest government spending in Congo, Republic of was 10.18% in 2011.

How does Congo, Republic of rank in government spending?

Congo, Republic of ranks 19th 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 Congo, Republic of in 2021?

The government spending of Congo, Republic of in 2021 was 16.13%. This ranks 19th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_congo-republic-of_government-spending, title = {Congo, Republic of Government Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/congo-republic-of/government-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }