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Niger Government Spending

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

10.16% +0.99% (+10.7%)
Year 1980 Rank #1 Global Peak 10.16% (1980) Source World Bank

Niger Government Spending (1976–1980)

Overview

Niger's government spending stood at 10.16% in 1980, a rise of +0.99% from 1979. Niger ranked 1st globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
1980 10.16% +0.99% #1
1979 9.18% −0.27% #1
1978 9.45% +0.59% #1
1977 8.86% −1.13% #1
1976 9.99% #1

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 11.3% Real rate -4.7%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Niger 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 Niger's government spending?

Niger's government spending was 10.16% in 1980. Ranked 1st globally. This represents a 10.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in Niger?

Niger's government spending peaked at 10.16% in 1980.

What was the lowest government spending in Niger?

The lowest government spending in Niger was 8.86% in 1977.

How does Niger rank in government spending?

Niger ranks 1st globally in government spending as of 1980.

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 Niger in 1980?

The government spending of Niger in 1980 was 10.16%. This ranks 1st in the world.

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