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Pakistan Government Spending

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

12.78% −6.22% (-32.7%)
Year 2000 Rank #9 Global Peak 19.75% (1997) Source World Bank

Pakistan Government Spending (1997–2000)

Overview

Pakistan's government spending stood at 12.78% in 2000, a decline of +6.22% from 1999. Pakistan ranked 9th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2000 12.78% −6.22% #9
1999 18.99% −0.23% #31
1998 19.23% −0.52% #33
1997 19.75% #29

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 +34.1% GDP growth 3.0% C/A balance 0.1%
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

Pakistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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 Pakistan's government spending?

Pakistan's government spending was 12.78% in 2000. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 32.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in Pakistan?

Pakistan's government spending peaked at 19.75% in 1997.

What was the lowest government spending in Pakistan?

The lowest government spending in Pakistan was 12.78% in 2000.

How does Pakistan rank in government spending?

Pakistan ranks 9th globally in government spending as of 2000.

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 Pakistan in 2000?

The government spending of Pakistan in 2000 was 12.78%. This ranks 9th in the world.

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