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South Africa - Government Spending 1983

Name: South Africa Government Spending 1983
Creator: World Bank
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Government expenditure as % of GDP · World Bank

22.45% +1.70% from 1982 Global rank: 15th

South Africa's government spending was 22.45% in 1983, increased +1.70% from 20.74% in 1982. This was the 15th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1983▾

Government Spending by Country - 1983
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Dominican Republic	11.37%	3.4%
2nd	India	12.08%	1.0%
3rd	Indonesia	13.38%	-1.3%
4th	Korea	13.87%	-11.1%
5th	Bhutan	14.48%	-9.1%
6th	Thailand	16.18%	-0.9%
7th	Japan	16.33%	-0.1%
8th	Singapore	16.51%	2.1%
9th	Türkiye	16.75%	6.5%
10th	Switzerland	17.15%	2.5%
11th	Peru	18.31%	11.4%
12th	Iran, Islamic Republic of	20.32%	-11.7%
13th	Costa Rica	20.97%	26.2%
14th	Mexico	21.04%	-4.2%
15th	South Africa	22.45%	8.2%
16th	United States	22.80%	1.5%
17th	Uruguay	24.64%	-11.3%
18th	Iceland	24.96%	6.2%
19th	Mauritius	25.49%	-0.4%
20th	Australia	25.54%	9.8%
21st	Germany	25.90%	-1.6%
22nd	Spain	26.95%	2.5%
23rd	Romania	27.50%	-13.5%
24th	Greece	27.77%	-18.7%
25th	Finland	28.09%	3.8%
26th	Chile	28.69%	-5.8%
27th	Malta	29.62%	-1.5%
28th	Cyprus	30.54%	14.2%
29th	Tunisia	30.78%	0.7%
30th	Portugal	30.80%	5.9%
31st	Norway	33.10%	-0.3%
32nd	European Union	33.92%	0.5%
33rd	Kuwait	35.52%	15.2%
34th	Luxembourg	35.53%	-0.5%
35th	Austria	35.56%	1.2%
36th	New Zealand	36.58%	-1.8%
37th	United Kingdom	36.88%	-2.1%
38th	Egypt, Arab Republic of	37.80%	-18.5%
39th	Sweden	38.95%	4.8%
40th	Denmark	39.87%	1.3%
41st	France	41.15%	1.9%
42nd	Ireland	46.50%	2.0%
43rd	Hungary	48.93%	-1.0%
44th	Netherlands	50.16%	1.6%
45th	Israel	74.25%	20.5%

FAQ

What was South Africa's government spending in 1983?▾

South Africa's government spending in 1983 was 22.45%. This ranked 15th globally.

How did South Africa's government spending change in 1983?▾

South Africa's government spending increased by 8.2% in 1983 compared to 1982.

Which country had the highest government spending in 1983?▾

Israel had the highest government spending in 1983 at 74.25%.

What is the government spending of South Africa in 1983?▾

The government spending of South Africa in 1983 was 22.45%. This ranked 15th globally.

How does 1983 compare to 1982 for South Africa's government spending?▾

South Africa's government spending went from 20.74% in 1982 to 22.45% in 1983, a 8.2% increase.

HistorySaid - pattern alert

South Africa matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 1983. Historically: 386 occurrences, 278 successful (72%). Outcome 24 months later: 16.3%. View full analysis →

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