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Gabon Government Spending

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

14.05% −2.39% (-14.6%)
Year 2021 Rank #15 Global Peak 17.19% (2015) Source World Bank

Gabon Government Spending (2012–2021)

Overview

Gabon's government spending stood at 14.05% in 2021, a decline of +2.39% from 2020. Gabon ranked 15th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2021 14.05% −2.39% #15
2020 16.45% +2.90% #21
2019 13.54% −0.16% #16
2018 13.70% −1.97% #19
2017 15.67% −1.42% #28
2016 17.09% −0.10% #35
2015 17.19% +1.93% #39
2014 15.25% −1.08% #26
2013 16.33% +0.05% #29
2012 16.28% #31

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 +27.7% GDP growth 5.6% C/A balance 8.3%
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

Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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 Gabon's government spending?

Gabon's government spending was 14.05% in 2021. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 14.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in Gabon?

Gabon's government spending peaked at 17.19% in 2015.

What was the lowest government spending in Gabon?

The lowest government spending in Gabon was 13.54% in 2019.

How does Gabon rank in government spending?

Gabon ranks 15th 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 Gabon in 2021?

The government spending of Gabon in 2021 was 14.05%. This ranks 15th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_gabon_government-spending, title = {Gabon Government Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/government-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }