Ireland - Government Spending 1987
44.71%
−0.32% from 1986
Ireland's government spending was 44.71% in 1987, decreased +0.32% from 45.03% in 1986. This was the 43rd highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1987▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Dominican Republic | 8.48% | -24.8% |
| 2nd | Indonesia | 11.89% | -18.9% |
| 3rd | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 12.17% | 1.6% |
| 4th | Korea | 12.30% | -4.6% |
| 5th | Türkiye | 14.44% | 5.7% |
| 6th | Japan | 14.74% | -2.5% |
| 7th | Thailand | 14.90% | -8.6% |
| 8th | India | 15.77% | 2.8% |
| 9th | Peru | 15.85% | -6.4% |
| 10th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 16.82% | -3.6% |
| 11th | Mauritius | 18.52% | -8.2% |
| 12th | Chile | 20.76% | -12.3% |
| 13th | United States | 21.37% | -3.9% |
| 14th | Uruguay | 23.14% | -4.1% |
| 15th | South Africa | 25.43% | 0.7% |
| 16th | Costa Rica | 25.56% | 5.4% |
| 17th | Australia | 25.66% | -1.7% |
| 18th | Germany | 25.66% | 1.6% |
| 19th | Iceland | 25.83% | -4.2% |
| 20th | Singapore | 27.00% | 19.2% |
| 21st | Mexico | 27.33% | 9.7% |
| 22nd | Cyprus | 27.37% | 8.3% |
| 23rd | Malta | 28.17% | 0.2% |
| 24th | Finland | 28.73% | 1.7% |
| 25th | Tunisia | 29.57% | -5.3% |
| 26th | Spain | 29.59% | 0.1% |
| 27th | Portugal | 30.13% | -10.5% |
| 28th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 30.15% | -14.4% |
| 29th | Kuwait | 30.58% | -20.8% |
| 30th | Luxembourg | 32.03% | 4.1% |
| 31st | United Kingdom | 33.14% | -5.3% |
| 32nd | Greece | 34.82% | 9.4% |
| 33rd | Norway | 34.87% | 2.9% |
| 34th | Denmark | 35.06% | -0.6% |
| 35th | Sweden | 35.79% | -4.2% |
| 36th | European Union | 36.09% | 0.6% |
| 37th | Austria | 37.00% | 1.6% |
| 38th | Lesotho | 38.98% | - |
| 39th | Romania | 40.63% | -4.3% |
| 40th | France | 40.95% | -0.4% |
| 41st | New Zealand | 41.08% | 9.6% |
| 42nd | Seychelles | 43.37% | 4.6% |
| 43rd | Ireland | 44.71% | -0.7% |
| 44th | Italy | 46.88% | 1.8% |
| 45th | Israel | 46.97% | -5.6% |
| 46th | Netherlands | 49.93% | 2.6% |
| 47th | Hungary | 52.07% | -2.2% |
FAQ
What was Ireland's government spending in 1987?▾
Ireland's government spending in 1987 was 44.71%. This ranked 43rd globally.
How did Ireland's government spending change in 1987?▾
Ireland's government spending decreased by 0.7% in 1987 compared to 1986.
Which country had the highest government spending in 1987?▾
Hungary had the highest government spending in 1987 at 52.07%.
What is the government spending of Ireland in 1987?▾
The government spending of Ireland in 1987 was 44.71%. This ranked 43rd globally.
How does 1987 compare to 1986 for Ireland's government spending?▾
Ireland's government spending went from 45.03% in 1986 to 44.71% in 1987, a 0.7% decrease.
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