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Government Spending - Ranking 1982

All countries ranked by government spending · World Bank
Year

In 1982, Dominican Republic (10.99%), India (11.96%), and Indonesia (13.56%) ranked highest in government spending among all countries. Israel ranked lowest at 61.64%.

Government Spending by Country - 1982
RankCountryValueYoY %
1st Dominican Republic 10.99% -13.1%
2nd India 11.96% +5.1%
3rd Indonesia 13.56% -1.4%
4th Korea 15.60% +6.8%
5th Bhutan 15.93% -
6th Singapore 16.18% -9.4%
7th Thailand 16.34% +5.9%
8th Japan 16.35% -0.2%
9th Peru 16.44% -5.5%
10th Costa Rica 16.62% -8.1%
11th Switzerland 16.73% +4.6%
12th South Africa 20.74% +10.7%
13th Mexico 21.96% +74.6%
14th United States 22.46% +6.9%
15th Iran, Islamic Republic of 23.00% -15.4%
16th Australia 23.26% -1.1%
17th Iceland 23.51% +4.1%
18th Mauritius 25.60% +1.2%
19th Spain 26.30% +12.0%
20th Germany 26.32% +0.9%
21st Cyprus 26.75% +4.0%
22nd Finland 27.06% +4.8%
23rd Uruguay 27.79% +16.9%
24th Portugal 29.08% -1.7%
25th Malta 30.07% +7.4%
26th Chile 30.45% +21.9%
27th Tunisia 30.55% +15.7%
28th Kuwait 30.83% +27.0%
29th Romania 31.81% -20.0%
30th Norway 33.21% +1.8%
31st European Union 33.74% +3.3%
32nd Greece 34.17% +39.4%
33rd Liberia 34.38% -
34th Austria 35.13% +1.2%
35th Luxembourg 35.70% +1.7%
36th Sweden 37.15% +1.8%
37th New Zealand 37.27% +2.9%
38th United Kingdom 37.67% +0.5%
39th Denmark 39.37% +2.8%
40th France 40.40% +2.8%
41st Ireland 45.58% +8.1%
42nd Egypt, Arab Republic of 46.37% +8.3%
43rd Netherlands 49.39% +5.7%
44th Hungary 49.41% -3.2%
45th Israel 61.64% -4.2%

FAQ

Which country has the highest government spending in 1982?

Dominican Republic has the highest government spending in 1982 at 10.99%.

Which country has the lowest government spending in 1982?

Israel has the lowest government spending in 1982 at 61.64%.

How many countries are ranked by government spending?

45 countries have government spending data for 1982.

What are the top 3 countries by government spending?

1. Dominican Republic (10.99%), 2. India (11.96%), 3. Indonesia (13.56%).