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West Bank and Gaza Government Spending

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

26.17% −3.07% (-10.5%)
Year 2021 Rank #56 Global Peak 42.97% (2006) Source World Bank

West Bank and Gaza Government Spending (2005–2021)

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
Show all years (2005-2021)

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +43.6% GDP growth 7.4% C/A balance 5.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

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

What is West Bank and Gaza's government spending?

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.

What was the highest government spending in West Bank and Gaza?

West Bank and Gaza's government spending peaked at 42.97% in 2006.

What was the lowest government spending in West Bank and Gaza?

The lowest government spending in West Bank and Gaza was 24.47% in 2019.

How does West Bank and Gaza rank in government spending?

West Bank and Gaza ranks 56th globally in government spending as of 2021.

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 West Bank and Gaza in 2021?

The government spending of West Bank and Gaza in 2021 was 26.17%. This ranks 56th in the world.

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