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Government Spending - Ranking 1981

All countries ranked by government spending · World Bank
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%.

Government Spending by Country - 1981
RankCountryValueYoY %
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%).