St. Kitts and Nevis Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
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.
St. Kitts and Nevis's government spending peaked at 26.75% in 2020.
The lowest government spending in St. Kitts and Nevis was 16.81% in 1992.
St. Kitts and Nevis ranks 58th globally in government spending as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The government spending of St. Kitts and Nevis in 2020 was 26.75%. This ranks 58th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_st-kitts-and-nevis_government-spending,
title = {St. Kitts and Nevis Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/st-kitts-and-nevis/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}