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St. Kitts and Nevis Government Spending

Government expenditure as % of GDP  GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS

26.75% +3.82% (+16.7%)
Year 2020 Rank #58 Global Peak 26.75% (2020) Source World Bank

St. Kitts and Nevis Government Spending (1990–2020)

Overview

St. Kitts and Nevis's government spending stood at 26.75% in 2020, a rise of +3.82% from 2017. St. Kitts and Nevis ranked 58th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2020 26.75% +3.82% #58
2017 22.92% −2.92% #65
2016 25.85% +1.13% #74
2015 24.72% +0.52% #69
2014 24.19% +0.45% #62
2013 23.74% −0.80% #57
2012 24.54% −1.81% #65
2011 26.35% +1.14% #70
2010 25.21% −0.87% #62
2009 26.08% +0.54% #59
2008 25.54% +5.18% #59
2007 20.36% −0.13% #40
2006 20.48% −1.66% #40
2005 22.14% +1.09% #45
2004 21.05% −0.45% #49
Show all years (1990-2020)

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 10.5% Real rate -6.7%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

St. Kitts and Nevis matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 1981. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Kitts and Nevis's government spending?

St. Kitts and Nevis's government spending was 26.75% in 2020. Ranked 58th globally. This represents a 16.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in St. Kitts and Nevis?

St. Kitts and Nevis's government spending peaked at 26.75% in 2020.

What was the lowest government spending in St. Kitts and Nevis?

The lowest government spending in St. Kitts and Nevis was 16.81% in 1992.

How does St. Kitts and Nevis rank in government spending?

St. Kitts and Nevis ranks 58th globally in government spending as of 2020.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government spending?

The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the government spending of St. Kitts and Nevis in 2020?

The government spending of St. Kitts and Nevis in 2020 was 26.75%. This ranks 58th in the world.

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