Korea - Government Spending 2002
14.90%
−0.86% from 2001
Korea's government spending was 14.90% in 2002, decreased +0.86% from 15.76% in 2001. This was the 14th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2002▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Congo, Democratic Republic of | 7.48% | 32.4% |
| 2nd | Bangladesh | 7.89% | 0.4% |
| 3rd | Cambodia | 8.93% | - |
| 4th | Côte d'Ivoire | 9.08% | 9.5% |
| 5th | Mali | 9.83% | 6.1% |
| 6th | Burkina Faso | 9.94% | - |
| 7th | Bahamas, The | 10.39% | -0.3% |
| 8th | Nicaragua | 12.20% | -15.4% |
| 9th | Dominican Republic | 12.41% | 2.0% |
| 10th | Kazakhstan | 12.69% | -6.5% |
| 11th | Guatemala | 12.98% | -3.1% |
| 12th | Belize | 14.16% | -1.8% |
| 13th | Zambia | 14.17% | 0.5% |
| 14th | Korea | 14.90% | -5.5% |
| 15th | Macao SAR, China | 14.93% | -2.4% |
| 16th | Georgia | 15.41% | -4.0% |
| 17th | Indonesia | 15.71% | -3.8% |
| 18th | India | 16.05% | 3.3% |
| 19th | Japan | 16.11% | -0.8% |
| 20th | Singapore | 16.15% | -11.1% |
| 21st | Philippines | 16.24% | -0.8% |
| 22nd | St. Lucia | 16.69% | 0.3% |
| 23rd | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 17.49% | -0.3% |
| 24th | Peru | 17.61% | -3.5% |
| 25th | Malaysia | 17.67% | -5.7% |
| 26th | Bhutan | 17.75% | -8.4% |
| 27th | Canada | 17.96% | -4.0% |
| 28th | Maldives | 18.37% | -0.7% |
| 29th | Angola | 18.65% | -35.7% |
| 30th | Switzerland | 19.48% | 11.2% |
| 31st | Eswatini | 19.63% | 13.1% |
| 32nd | Argentina | 19.68% | 15.8% |
| 33rd | Mauritius | 19.71% | -0.3% |
| 34th | Ghana | 20.03% | 7.0% |
| 35th | United States | 20.08% | 2.9% |
| 36th | Chile | 20.09% | 0.2% |
| 37th | Thailand | 20.19% | 28.3% |
| 38th | El Salvador | 20.22% | -12.0% |
| 39th | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 20.74% | 0.0% |
| 40th | St. Kitts and Nevis | 21.04% | -15.2% |
| 41st | Mongolia | 21.70% | -1.6% |
| 42nd | Morocco | 22.08% | 12.2% |
| 43rd | Papua New Guinea | 22.09% | -17.9% |
| 44th | Russian Federation | 22.54% | -1.0% |
| 45th | Sri Lanka | 22.91% | -3.8% |
| 46th | Bahrain | 23.18% | 11.2% |
| 47th | South Africa | 23.68% | -2.7% |
| 48th | Albania | 23.91% | -18.7% |
| 49th | Costa Rica | 24.59% | 8.1% |
| 50th | Belarus | 24.68% | -8.2% |
| 51st | Trinidad and Tobago | 24.90% | 4.4% |
| 52nd | Tunisia | 25.67% | 3.4% |
| 53rd | Australia | 26.31% | 0.7% |
| 54th | Congo, Republic of | 26.80% | 24.6% |
| 55th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 27.25% | 12.4% |
| 56th | Namibia | 27.34% | -5.4% |
| 57th | Uruguay | 27.89% | 2.3% |
| 58th | Ukraine | 27.96% | 4.7% |
| 59th | Jordan | 28.34% | 5.0% |
| 60th | Lebanon | 28.35% | -2.3% |
| 61st | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 28.78% | 18.7% |
| 62nd | Ireland | 29.47% | 1.7% |
| 63rd | Latvia | 29.80% | 0.3% |
| 64th | Jamaica | 29.98% | 11.6% |
| 65th | Iceland | 30.13% | 3.0% |
| 66th | New Zealand | 30.73% | -2.6% |
| 67th | Estonia | 30.74% | -1.9% |
| 68th | Germany | 30.82% | 1.3% |
| 69th | Romania | 31.81% | -4.1% |
| 70th | Lithuania | 33.17% | -5.3% |
| 71st | Bulgaria | 33.18% | -1.8% |
| 72nd | Sweden | 33.56% | 1.0% |
| 73rd | Finland | 34.32% | 3.2% |
| 74th | Lesotho | 34.52% | 2.8% |
| 75th | Cyprus | 35.47% | 4.5% |
| 76th | United Kingdom | 35.66% | 4.1% |
| 77th | San Marino | 35.96% | - |
| 78th | Denmark | 36.10% | 0.9% |
| 79th | Luxembourg | 36.68% | 4.1% |
| 80th | Czechia | 36.82% | 0.9% |
| 81st | Norway | 37.55% | 15.2% |
| 82nd | European Union | 37.91% | 0.7% |
| 83rd | Netherlands | 38.30% | 0.6% |
| 84th | Portugal | 38.42% | 1.0% |
| 85th | Malta | 39.08% | -1.6% |
| 86th | Italy | 39.34% | -1.3% |
| 87th | Poland | 39.59% | -0.2% |
| 88th | Kuwait | 41.42% | -4.8% |
| 89th | Belgium | 41.44% | -3.7% |
| 90th | Croatia | 41.76% | -4.5% |
| 91st | Hungary | 42.90% | 4.9% |
| 92nd | Greece | 43.20% | -1.4% |
| 93rd | Slovak Republic | 44.20% | 0.9% |
| 94th | Slovenia | 44.63% | 33.9% |
| 95th | Israel | 45.75% | 8.0% |
| 96th | France | 46.15% | 2.3% |
| 97th | Austria | 46.28% | -1.1% |
FAQ
What was Korea's government spending in 2002?▾
Korea's government spending in 2002 was 14.90%. This ranked 14th globally.
How did Korea's government spending change in 2002?▾
Korea's government spending decreased by 5.5% in 2002 compared to 2001.
Which country had the highest government spending in 2002?▾
Austria had the highest government spending in 2002 at 46.28%.
What is the government spending of Korea in 2002?▾
The government spending of Korea in 2002 was 14.90%. This ranked 14th globally.
How does 2002 compare to 2001 for Korea's government spending?▾
Korea's government spending went from 15.76% in 2001 to 14.90% in 2002, a 5.5% decrease.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
Korea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2002. Historically: 768 occurrences, 546 successful (71%). Outcome 24 months later: 5.2%. View full analysis →
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