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United Kingdom - Government Spending 1981

Name: United Kingdom Government Spending 1981
Creator: World Bank
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Government expenditure as % of GDP · World Bank

37.48% +1.92% from 1980 Global rank: 36th

United Kingdom's government spending was 37.48% in 1981, increased +1.92% from 35.56% in 1980. This was the 36th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1981▾

Government Spending by Country - 1981
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	India	11.38%	-2.8%
2nd	Mexico	12.57%	15.6%
3rd	Dominican Republic	12.65%	-8.3%
4th	Indonesia	13.76%	1.6%
5th	Korea	14.61%	-1.0%
6th	Thailand	15.43%	0.4%
7th	Türkiye	15.73%	-13.8%
8th	Switzerland	16.00%	-4.0%
9th	Japan	16.39%	1.2%
10th	Peru	17.39%	-7.3%
11th	Singapore	17.85%	16.5%
12th	Costa Rica	18.09%	-16.2%
13th	South Africa	18.74%	6.1%
14th	United States	21.00%	2.2%
15th	Iceland	22.57%	2.2%
16th	Spain	23.48%	1.6%
17th	Australia	23.53%	0.8%
18th	Uruguay	23.77%	17.8%
19th	Kuwait	24.28%	28.7%
20th	Greece	24.52%	13.0%
21st	Chile	24.97%	5.1%
22nd	Mauritius	25.31%	5.5%
23rd	Cyprus	25.73%	5.0%
24th	Finland	25.83%	1.8%
25th	Germany	26.08%	3.1%
26th	Tunisia	26.41%	0.3%
27th	Iran, Islamic Republic of	27.18%	-0.6%
28th	Malta	28.01%	13.5%
29th	Portugal	29.58%	8.1%
30th	Norway	32.62%	-0.1%
31st	European Union	32.65%	1.9%
32nd	Austria	34.70%	3.3%
33rd	Luxembourg	35.11%	5.4%
34th	New Zealand	36.22%	3.6%
35th	Sweden	36.49%	8.2%
36th	United Kingdom	37.48%	5.4%
37th	Denmark	38.31%	6.0%
38th	France	39.28%	6.7%
39th	Romania	39.79%	-
40th	Ireland	42.17%	4.7%
41st	Egypt, Arab Republic of	42.82%	10.0%
42nd	Netherlands	46.72%	2.7%
43rd	Hungary	51.03%	-
44th	Israel	64.35%	3.7%

FAQ

What was United Kingdom's government spending in 1981?▾

United Kingdom's government spending in 1981 was 37.48%. This ranked 36th globally.

How did United Kingdom's government spending change in 1981?▾

United Kingdom's government spending increased by 5.4% in 1981 compared to 1980.

Which country had the highest government spending in 1981?▾

Israel had the highest government spending in 1981 at 64.35%.

What is the government spending of United Kingdom in 1981?▾

The government spending of United Kingdom in 1981 was 37.48%. This ranked 36th globally.

How does 1981 compare to 1980 for United Kingdom's government spending?▾

United Kingdom's government spending went from 35.56% in 1980 to 37.48% in 1981, a 5.4% increase.

HistorySaid - pattern alert

United Kingdom matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1981. Historically: 307 occurrences, 117 successful (38%). Outcome 24 months later: 4.6%. View full analysis →

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