Myanmar Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
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
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
Myanmar's government spending was 13.78% in 2019. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 115.9% increase from the previous year.
Myanmar's government spending peaked at 17.04% in 2015.
The lowest government spending in Myanmar was 2.81% in 2005.
Myanmar ranks 18th globally in government spending as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The government spending of Myanmar in 2019 was 13.78%. This ranks 18th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_myanmar_government-spending,
title = {Myanmar Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}