Liberia Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
34.38%
Overview
Liberia's government spending stood at 34.38% in 1982. Liberia ranked 33rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 34.38% | – | #33 |
Detected Pattern
Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 17.5%
Real rate -2.5%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Analysis
Liberia matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberia's government spending?▾
Liberia's government spending was 34.38% in 1982. Ranked 33rd globally.
What was the highest government spending in Liberia?▾
Liberia's government spending peaked at 34.38% in 1982.
What was the lowest government spending in Liberia?▾
The lowest government spending in Liberia was 34.38% in 1982.
How does Liberia rank in government spending?▾
Liberia ranks 33rd globally in government spending as of 1982.
What is the World Bank indicator code for government spending?▾
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the government spending of Liberia in 1982?▾
The government spending of Liberia in 1982 was 34.38%. This ranks 33rd in the world.
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BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_liberia_government-spending,
title = {Liberia Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/liberia/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}