Korea - Government Spending 1991
12.79%
−0.08% from 1990
Korea's government spending was 12.79% in 1991, decreased +0.08% from 12.86% in 1990. This was the 9th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1991▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Dominican Republic | 5.56% | -19.4% |
| 2nd | Guinea | 7.75% | -1.9% |
| 3rd | Guatemala | 8.16% | -10.6% |
| 4th | Argentina | 11.21% | 8.5% |
| 5th | Indonesia | 11.24% | -11.7% |
| 6th | Thailand | 11.66% | -1.0% |
| 7th | Rwanda | 12.48% | -1.4% |
| 8th | Belize | 12.63% | 0.6% |
| 9th | Korea | 12.79% | -0.6% |
| 10th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 13.20% | -10.0% |
| 11th | Mexico | 13.77% | -18.6% |
| 12th | Philippines | 14.03% | -4.6% |
| 13th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 14.53% | 2.4% |
| 14th | Peru | 14.57% | -25.1% |
| 15th | Switzerland | 15.09% | 7.5% |
| 16th | India | 15.34% | -0.9% |
| 17th | Cameroon | 15.81% | 8.6% |
| 18th | Congo, Democratic Republic of | 16.74% | 12.1% |
| 19th | Chile | 16.96% | 1.7% |
| 20th | St. Kitts and Nevis | 17.15% | -2.3% |
| 21st | Maldives | 17.16% | 3.5% |
| 22nd | Morocco | 17.33% | 5.2% |
| 23rd | Bahamas, The | 17.46% | 5.1% |
| 24th | Singapore | 17.88% | 4.8% |
| 25th | Burundi | 18.02% | - |
| 26th | Costa Rica | 18.42% | -24.0% |
| 27th | Mauritius | 18.44% | -1.4% |
| 28th | Türkiye | 19.23% | 25.7% |
| 29th | Bhutan | 20.45% | -4.6% |
| 30th | Lithuania | 21.34% | - |
| 31st | Jamaica | 21.38% | -5.6% |
| 32nd | Estonia | 21.64% | - |
| 33rd | Bahrain | 21.77% | -6.6% |
| 34th | United States | 22.88% | 6.1% |
| 35th | Australia | 23.13% | 6.2% |
| 36th | Uruguay | 23.36% | 6.6% |
| 37th | Fiji | 23.58% | -1.6% |
| 38th | Nicaragua | 23.73% | -63.6% |
| 39th | South Africa | 24.94% | -1.8% |
| 40th | Canada | 25.37% | 5.3% |
| 41st | Sri Lanka | 25.51% | 3.6% |
| 42nd | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 27.31% | 13.3% |
| 43rd | Botswana | 27.84% | 4.3% |
| 44th | Malta | 28.44% | 2.7% |
| 45th | Jordan | 28.96% | -2.5% |
| 46th | Lesotho | 29.38% | -15.0% |
| 47th | Tunisia | 29.44% | -3.2% |
| 48th | Iceland | 29.63% | 4.2% |
| 49th | Papua New Guinea | 30.00% | -3.7% |
| 50th | Namibia | 30.13% | - |
| 51st | Spain | 30.18% | 2.8% |
| 52nd | Luxembourg | 30.23% | 0.2% |
| 53rd | Israel | 30.27% | -28.2% |
| 54th | Cyprus | 30.40% | 3.1% |
| 55th | Germany | 30.97% | 25.9% |
| 56th | Romania | 32.89% | -1.4% |
| 57th | Finland | 34.43% | 22.3% |
| 58th | Portugal | 34.73% | 7.5% |
| 59th | United Kingdom | 34.78% | 6.8% |
| 60th | Croatia | 35.51% | - |
| 61st | Austria | 36.18% | 1.3% |
| 62nd | Denmark | 36.60% | -1.1% |
| 63rd | Sweden | 36.68% | 4.1% |
| 64th | European Union | 36.77% | 6.6% |
| 65th | Ireland | 37.12% | 3.9% |
| 66th | Norway | 38.63% | 1.4% |
| 67th | Bulgaria | 39.37% | -26.4% |
| 68th | France | 40.52% | 3.1% |
| 69th | Italy | 43.98% | 1.9% |
| 70th | Netherlands | 45.66% | 0.7% |
| 71st | Hungary | 49.59% | 1.9% |
| 72nd | Kuwait | 210.21% | 337.5% |
FAQ
What was Korea's government spending in 1991?▾
Korea's government spending in 1991 was 12.79%. This ranked 9th globally.
How did Korea's government spending change in 1991?▾
Korea's government spending decreased by 0.6% in 1991 compared to 1990.
Which country had the highest government spending in 1991?▾
Kuwait had the highest government spending in 1991 at 210.21%.
What is the government spending of Korea in 1991?▾
The government spending of Korea in 1991 was 12.79%. This ranked 9th globally.
How does 1991 compare to 1990 for Korea's government spending?▾
Korea's government spending went from 12.86% in 1990 to 12.79% in 1991, a 0.6% decrease.
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