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Myanmar Government Spending

Government expenditure as % of GDP  GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS

13.78% +7.39% (+115.9%)
Year 2019 Rank #18 Global Peak 17.04% (2015) Source World Bank

Myanmar Government Spending (2003–2019)

Overview

Myanmar's government spending stood at 13.78% in 2019, a rise of +7.39% from 2018. Myanmar ranked 18th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2019 13.78% +7.39% #18
2018 6.38% −10.54% #3
2017 16.92% +1.57% #37
2016 15.35% −1.69% #25
2015 17.04% +0.55% #35
2014 16.49% +2.46% #34
2013 14.03% +3.48% #20
2012 10.55% +7.74% #8
2005 2.81% −0.84% #1
2004 3.64% +0.59% #1
2003 3.06% #1

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +40.4% GDP growth 10.6% C/A balance 2.7%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Myanmar's government spending?

Myanmar's government spending was 13.78% in 2019. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 115.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in Myanmar?

Myanmar's government spending peaked at 17.04% in 2015.

What was the lowest government spending in Myanmar?

The lowest government spending in Myanmar was 2.81% in 2005.

How does Myanmar rank in government spending?

Myanmar ranks 18th globally in government spending as of 2019.

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 Myanmar in 2019?

The government spending of Myanmar in 2019 was 13.78%. This ranks 18th in the world.

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