Government Spending - Ranking 1981
Year
In 1981, India (11.38%), Mexico (12.57%), and Dominican Republic (12.65%) ranked highest in government spending among all countries. Israel ranked lowest at 64.35%.
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | India | 11.38% | -2.8% |
| 2nd | Mexico | 12.57% | +15.6% |
| 3rd | Dominican Republic | 12.65% | -8.3% |
| 4th | Indonesia | 13.76% | +1.6% |
| 5th | Korea | 14.61% | -1.0% |
| 6th | Thailand | 15.43% | +0.4% |
| 7th | Türkiye | 15.73% | -13.8% |
| 8th | Switzerland | 16.00% | -4.0% |
| 9th | Japan | 16.39% | +1.2% |
| 10th | Peru | 17.39% | -7.3% |
| 11th | Singapore | 17.85% | +16.5% |
| 12th | Costa Rica | 18.09% | -16.2% |
| 13th | South Africa | 18.74% | +6.1% |
| 14th | United States | 21.00% | +2.2% |
| 15th | Iceland | 22.57% | +2.2% |
| 16th | Spain | 23.48% | +1.6% |
| 17th | Australia | 23.53% | +0.8% |
| 18th | Uruguay | 23.77% | +17.8% |
| 19th | Kuwait | 24.28% | +28.7% |
| 20th | Greece | 24.52% | +13.0% |
| 21st | Chile | 24.97% | +5.1% |
| 22nd | Mauritius | 25.31% | +5.5% |
| 23rd | Cyprus | 25.73% | +5.0% |
| 24th | Finland | 25.83% | +1.8% |
| 25th | Germany | 26.08% | +3.1% |
| 26th | Tunisia | 26.41% | +0.3% |
| 27th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 27.18% | -0.6% |
| 28th | Malta | 28.01% | +13.5% |
| 29th | Portugal | 29.58% | +8.1% |
| 30th | Norway | 32.62% | -0.1% |
| 31st | European Union | 32.65% | +1.9% |
| 32nd | Austria | 34.70% | +3.3% |
| 33rd | Luxembourg | 35.11% | +5.4% |
| 34th | New Zealand | 36.22% | +3.6% |
| 35th | Sweden | 36.49% | +8.2% |
| 36th | United Kingdom | 37.48% | +5.4% |
| 37th | Denmark | 38.31% | +6.0% |
| 38th | France | 39.28% | +6.7% |
| 39th | Romania | 39.79% | - |
| 40th | Ireland | 42.17% | +4.7% |
| 41st | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 42.82% | +10.0% |
| 42nd | Netherlands | 46.72% | +2.7% |
| 43rd | Hungary | 51.03% | - |
| 44th | Israel | 64.35% | +3.7% |
FAQ
Which country has the highest government spending in 1981?▾
India has the highest government spending in 1981 at 11.38%.
Which country has the lowest government spending in 1981?▾
Israel has the lowest government spending in 1981 at 64.35%.
How many countries are ranked by government spending?▾
44 countries have government spending data for 1981.
What are the top 3 countries by government spending?▾
1. India (11.38%), 2. Mexico (12.57%), 3. Dominican Republic (12.65%).