Tunisia Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Tunisia's government spending was 33.76% in 2012, ranked 98th globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from 2011. Data from World Bank, covering 1972–2012.
Overview
Tunisia's government spending stood at 33.76% in 2012, a rise of +0.86% from 2011. Tunisia ranked 98th globally.
Tunisia’s government spending as a share of GDP rose steadily over the 41‑year span from 19.63 percent in 1972 to a peak of 33.76 percent in 2012, placing the country 98th globally in the most recent year. This upward trajectory reflects a gradual expansion of the public sector, outpacing many developing economies and approaching the levels of advanced welfare states; for example, Norway recorded 33.73 percent and Sweden 33.01 percent in the same period. The increase from the all‑time trough to the all‑time peak represents a 71.9 percent rise in the fiscal share, indicating heightened state involvement in economic activity and social provision. While the rise aligns with regional trends of expanding public expenditure, future trajectories will hinge on fiscal consolidation efforts, growth of the tax base, and external debt sustainability, which could moderate or reverse the current upward path.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 33.76% | +0.86% | #98 |
| 2011 | 32.90% | +6.17% | #90 |
| 2010 | 26.74% | −1.15% | #70 |
| 2009 | 27.88% | +0.56% | #64 |
| 2008 | 27.32% | +1.15% | #64 |
| 2007 | 26.17% | +0.32% | #60 |
| 2006 | 25.85% | −0.30% | #55 |
| 2005 | 26.15% | +0.38% | #55 |
| 2004 | 25.78% | +0.41% | #60 |
| 2003 | 25.37% | −0.30% | #56 |
| 2002 | 25.67% | +0.84% | #52 |
| 2001 | 24.83% | −0.19% | #48 |
| 2000 | 25.02% | +0.08% | #45 |
| 1999 | 24.94% | +0.02% | #48 |
| 1998 | 24.91% | −0.21% | #47 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tunisia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tunisia's government spending was 33.76% in 2012. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year.
Tunisia's government spending peaked at 33.76% in 2012.
The lowest government spending in Tunisia was 19.63% in 1972.
Tunisia ranks 98th globally in government spending as of 2012.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The government spending of Tunisia in 2012 was 33.76%. This ranks 98th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tunisia_government-spending,
title = {Tunisia Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tunisia/government-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}