Pakistan Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Pakistan's government spending was 12.78% in 2000, ranked 9th globally. This represents a 32.7% decrease from 1999. Data from World Bank, covering 1997–2000.
Overview
Pakistan's government spending stood at 12.78% in 2000, a decline of +6.22% from 1999. Pakistan ranked 9th globally.
Pakistan's government spending as a percentage of its GDP experienced a significant decline from 1997 to 2000, with the all-time peak of 19.75% in 1997 and the all-time trough of 12.78% in 2000. This reduction places Pakistan's government spending at the ninth-highest globally in 2000, behind countries such as Nicaragua with a comparable 12.69% and above countries like Mexico with a lower 12.10%. The decline in government spending is a notable shift from the preceding years, where Pakistan's government outlays were among the highest in the region. A closer examination of the trend reveals a substantial reduction in government spending in the late 1990s, which may be attributed to fiscal reforms or changes in economic policies. If Pakistan's government continues to prioritize fiscal consolidation, it is possible that government spending as a percentage of GDP may remain relatively stable, potentially leading to increased efficiency in public sector spending and reduced fiscal vulnerabilities.
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
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
Pakistan's government spending was 12.78% in 2000. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 32.7% decrease from the previous year.
Pakistan's government spending peaked at 19.75% in 1997.
The lowest government spending in Pakistan was 12.78% in 2000.
Pakistan ranks 9th globally in government spending as of 2000.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The government spending of Pakistan in 2000 was 12.78%. This ranks 9th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Pakistan Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/government-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}