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Iceland Highest Government Spending

50.33% in 2008
Government expenditure as % of GDP · World Bank

The highest government spending in Iceland was 50.33% in 2008. The top 5 years were: 2008 (50.33%), 2009 (41.47%), 2011 (38.02%), 2010 (37.49%), 2012 (36.59%).

Top 5 Highest Years▾
Iceland Top 5 Highest Government Spending Years
RankYearValue
1st 2008 50.33%
2nd 2009 41.47%
3rd 2011 38.02%
4th 2010 37.49%
5th 2012 36.59%
All Data (sorted by value)▾
YearValueChangeRank
2008 50.33% +18.42% 115th
2009 41.47% −8.86% 105th
2011 38.02% +0.53% 104th
2010 37.49% −3.98% 98th
2020 36.35% +5.66% 95th
2012 36.59% −1.43% 106th
2021 34.67% −1.69% 87th
2016 35.00% +3.12% 114th
2014 33.98% −0.42% 106th
2013 34.41% −2.19% 98th
2025 32.86% +0.79% 46th
2023 32.07% −0.49% 52nd
2022 32.57% −2.10% 72nd
2015 31.88% −2.11% 102nd
2007 31.92% −0.34% 76th
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Source: World Bank (GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS)
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