West Bank and Gaza Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's government spending stood at 26.17% in 2021, a decline of +3.07% from 2020. West Bank and Gaza ranked 56th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26.17% | −3.07% | #56 |
| 2020 | 29.23% | +4.77% | #66 |
| 2019 | 24.47% | −0.15% | #67 |
| 2018 | 24.62% | −2.26% | #70 |
| 2017 | 26.87% | +1.20% | #84 |
| 2016 | 25.67% | −1.32% | #71 |
| 2015 | 26.99% | +0.36% | #81 |
| 2014 | 26.63% | +1.43% | #79 |
| 2013 | 25.20% | −0.50% | #66 |
| 2012 | 25.70% | −2.49% | #70 |
| 2011 | 28.19% | −3.55% | #77 |
| 2010 | 31.75% | −5.49% | #86 |
| 2009 | 37.23% | −4.30% | #90 |
| 2008 | 41.53% | +3.05% | #106 |
| 2007 | 38.48% | −4.48% | #99 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
West Bank and Gaza's government spending was 26.17% in 2021. Ranked 56th globally. This represents a 10.5% decrease from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's government spending peaked at 42.97% in 2006.
The lowest government spending in West Bank and Gaza was 24.47% in 2019.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 56th globally in government spending as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The government spending of West Bank and Gaza in 2021 was 26.17%. This ranks 56th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_west-bank-and-gaza_government-spending,
title = {West Bank and Gaza Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}