Expense (% of GDP)
Expense is cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services. It includes compensation of employees (such as wages and salaries), interest and subsidies, grants, social benefits, and other expenses such as rent and dividends. More info »
1990
1993
1997
2000
2003
2006
2010
2013
2016
-2.00
0.00
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
16.00
18.00
20.00
Lower middle income
Data source: World Bank, World Development Indicators - Last updated January 1, 2020