Jamaica Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Overview
Jamaica's government spending stood at 27.47% in 2020, a rise of +3.49% from 2019. Jamaica ranked 61st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 27.47% | +3.49% | #61 |
| 2019 | 23.98% | −0.81% | #64 |
| 2018 | 24.79% | −0.23% | #72 |
| 2017 | 25.02% | +0.26% | #73 |
| 2016 | 24.76% | +0.30% | #66 |
| 2015 | 24.45% | −1.23% | #68 |
| 2014 | 25.68% | +0.66% | #71 |
| 2013 | 25.02% | −2.49% | #64 |
| 2012 | 27.51% | −0.69% | #77 |
| 2011 | 28.20% | −0.70% | #78 |
| 2010 | 28.90% | −7.43% | #77 |
| 2009 | 36.33% | +5.24% | #88 |
| 2008 | 31.09% | +2.54% | #77 |
| 2007 | 28.55% | −0.07% | #64 |
| 2006 | 28.62% | +1.17% | #63 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica's government spending was 27.47% in 2020. Ranked 61st globally. This represents a 14.5% increase from the previous year.
Jamaica's government spending peaked at 36.33% in 2009.
The lowest government spending in Jamaica was 18.69% in 1993.
Jamaica ranks 61st globally in government spending as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The government spending of Jamaica in 2020 was 27.47%. This ranks 61st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_government-spending,
title = {Jamaica Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}