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Japan - Government Spending 1981

Government expenditure as % of GDP · World Bank
16.39% +0.19% from 1980 Global rank: 9th

Japan's government spending was 16.39% in 1981, increased +0.19% from 16.20% in 1980. This was the 9th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1981▾
Government Spending by Country - 1981
RankCountryValueYoY
1st India 11.38% -2.8%
2nd Mexico 12.57% 15.6%
3rd Dominican Republic 12.65% -8.3%
4th Indonesia 13.76% 1.6%
5th Korea 14.61% -1.0%
6th Thailand 15.43% 0.4%
7th Türkiye 15.73% -13.8%
8th Switzerland 16.00% -4.0%
9th Japan 16.39% 1.2%
10th Peru 17.39% -7.3%
11th Singapore 17.85% 16.5%
12th Costa Rica 18.09% -16.2%
13th South Africa 18.74% 6.1%
14th United States 21.00% 2.2%
15th Iceland 22.57% 2.2%
16th Spain 23.48% 1.6%
17th Australia 23.53% 0.8%
18th Uruguay 23.77% 17.8%
19th Kuwait 24.28% 28.7%
20th Greece 24.52% 13.0%
21st Chile 24.97% 5.1%
22nd Mauritius 25.31% 5.5%
23rd Cyprus 25.73% 5.0%
24th Finland 25.83% 1.8%
25th Germany 26.08% 3.1%
26th Tunisia 26.41% 0.3%
27th Iran, Islamic Republic of 27.18% -0.6%
28th Malta 28.01% 13.5%
29th Portugal 29.58% 8.1%
30th Norway 32.62% -0.1%
31st European Union 32.65% 1.9%
32nd Austria 34.70% 3.3%
33rd Luxembourg 35.11% 5.4%
34th New Zealand 36.22% 3.6%
35th Sweden 36.49% 8.2%
36th United Kingdom 37.48% 5.4%
37th Denmark 38.31% 6.0%
38th France 39.28% 6.7%
39th Romania 39.79% -
40th Ireland 42.17% 4.7%
41st Egypt, Arab Republic of 42.82% 10.0%
42nd Netherlands 46.72% 2.7%
43rd Hungary 51.03% -
44th Israel 64.35% 3.7%
Source: World Bank (GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS)

FAQ

What was Japan's government spending in 1981?▾

Japan's government spending in 1981 was 16.39%. This ranked 9th globally.

How did Japan's government spending change in 1981?▾

Japan's government spending increased by 1.2% in 1981 compared to 1980.

Which country had the highest government spending in 1981?▾

Israel had the highest government spending in 1981 at 64.35%.

What is the government spending of Japan in 1981?▾

The government spending of Japan in 1981 was 16.39%. This ranked 9th globally.

How does 1981 compare to 1980 for Japan's government spending?▾

Japan's government spending went from 16.20% in 1980 to 16.39% in 1981, a 1.2% increase.

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