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St. Vincent and the Grenadines Government Spending

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

24.73% +1.32% (+5.7%)
Year 2017 Rank #71 Global Peak 25.69% (2011) Source World Bank

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Government Spending (2000–2017)

Overview

St. Vincent and the Grenadines's government spending stood at 24.73% in 2017, a rise of +1.32% from 2016. St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranked 71st globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2017 24.73% +1.32% #71
2016 23.41% −0.74% #62
2015 24.15% −0.30% #65
2014 24.45% +0.66% #65
2013 23.79% −1.01% #58
2012 24.80% −0.89% #66
2011 25.69% +1.37% #68
2010 24.32% −0.03% #57
2009 24.36% +2.55% #54
2008 21.80% +2.14% #48
2007 19.66% −0.80% #38
2006 20.46% −0.23% #39
2005 20.68% +1.28% #40
2004 19.40% −0.42% #41
2003 19.83% −0.91% #38
Show all years (2000-2017)

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 10.1% GDP growth 0.4% Unemployment 18.8%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

St. Vincent and the Grenadines matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2008. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Vincent and the Grenadines's government spending?

St. Vincent and the Grenadines's government spending was 24.73% in 2017. Ranked 71st globally. This represents a 5.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in St. Vincent and the Grenadines?

St. Vincent and the Grenadines's government spending peaked at 25.69% in 2011.

What was the lowest government spending in St. Vincent and the Grenadines?

The lowest government spending in St. Vincent and the Grenadines was 19.40% in 2004.

How does St. Vincent and the Grenadines rank in government spending?

St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranks 71st globally in government spending as of 2017.

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. Vincent and the Grenadines in 2017?

The government spending of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in 2017 was 24.73%. This ranks 71st in the world.

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