Marshall Islands Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Marshall Islands's government spending was 59.44% in 2020, ranked 134th globally. This represents a 8.9% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 2008–2020.
Overview
Marshall Islands's government spending stood at 59.44% in 2020, a decline of +5.83% from 2019. Marshall Islands ranked 134th globally.
Marshall Islands’ government spending as a share of GDP fell from 62.00 in 2008 to a low of 49.19 in 2014, before climbing to an all‑time peak of 65.28 in 2019 and settling at 59.44 in 2020, ranking 134th worldwide. The post‑trough rebound reflects a policy shift toward expanded public investment after the fiscal contraction of the early 2010s, a pattern also observed in Palau where spending stands at 58.35. Compared with Greece’s 58.07, the Marshall Islands’ 2020 level remains modest, yet it exceeds the regional outlier Nauru’s 103.60, indicating divergent fiscal capacities among Pacific island states. Over the 13‑year coverage period, the volatility of government outlays signals sensitivity to external shocks and domestic revenue fluctuations. If the current trajectory of modest expansion continues, future budgets are likely to maintain spending above the 2014 trough while remaining below the 2019 high, barring major shocks or significant reforms to revenue mobilization.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 59.44% | −5.83% | #134 |
| 2019 | 65.28% | +3.54% | #136 |
| 2018 | 61.73% | +0.96% | #138 |
| 2017 | 60.77% | +4.37% | #143 |
| 2016 | 56.40% | +1.02% | #142 |
| 2015 | 55.38% | +6.19% | #143 |
| 2014 | 49.19% | −5.04% | #138 |
| 2013 | 54.22% | +0.87% | #128 |
| 2012 | 53.35% | −1.07% | #131 |
| 2011 | 54.42% | +0.05% | #126 |
| 2010 | 54.37% | −5.42% | #125 |
| 2009 | 59.79% | −2.21% | #122 |
| 2008 | 62.00% | – | #117 |
Analysis
Marshall Islands's government spending was 59.44% in 2020, a decline of −5.83% from 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
Marshall Islands's government spending was 59.44% in 2020. Ranked 134th globally. This represents a 8.9% decrease from the previous year.
Marshall Islands's government spending peaked at 65.28% in 2019.
The lowest government spending in Marshall Islands was 49.19% in 2014.
Marshall Islands ranks 134th 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 Marshall Islands in 2020 was 59.44%. This ranks 134th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_marshall-islands_government-spending,
title = {Marshall Islands Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/marshall-islands/government-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}