Eswatini Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Overview
Eswatini's government spending stood at 24.62% in 2021, a decline of +1.45% from 2020. Eswatini ranked 49th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24.62% | −1.45% | #49 |
| 2020 | 26.07% | +0.79% | #54 |
| 2019 | 25.28% | −1.48% | #69 |
| 2018 | 26.76% | −0.31% | #77 |
| 2017 | 27.07% | −0.73% | #86 |
| 2016 | 27.80% | +1.08% | #89 |
| 2015 | 26.72% | +1.41% | #79 |
| 2014 | 25.30% | +2.32% | #69 |
| 2012 | 22.98% | +0.30% | #57 |
| 2011 | 22.68% | −2.45% | #55 |
| 2010 | 25.13% | −1.17% | #61 |
| 2009 | 26.30% | −0.20% | #60 |
| 2008 | 26.50% | +4.53% | #62 |
| 2007 | 21.97% | −0.81% | #46 |
| 2006 | 22.78% | +1.35% | #47 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eswatini matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Eswatini's government spending was 24.62% in 2021. Ranked 49th globally. This represents a 5.6% decrease from the previous year.
Eswatini's government spending peaked at 27.80% in 2016.
The lowest government spending in Eswatini was 16.75% in 2000.
Eswatini ranks 49th 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 Eswatini in 2021 was 24.62%. This ranks 49th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_eswatini_government-spending,
title = {Eswatini Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/eswatini/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}