Dominica: Government spending, percent of GDP
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| Dominica |
Government spending as percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 27.39 |
| Year | 2018 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 2006 - 2018 |
| Average | 19.09 |
| Min - Max | 14.62 - 27.39 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2018 is 27.39 percent, an increase from 24.08 percent in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 15.95 percent, based on data from 168 countries. Historically, the average for Dominica from 2006 to 2018 is 19.09 percent. The minimum value, 14.62 percent, was reached in 2008 while the maximum of 27.39 percent was recorded in 2018.
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The government size of Dominica and other countries is calculated as the total government spending as percent of GDP.
Definition: General government final consumption expenditure (formerly general government consumption) includes all government current expenditures for purchases of goods and services (including compensation of employees). It also includes most expenditures on national defense and security, but excludes government military expenditures that are part of government capital formation.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government spending, percent of GDP | 27.39 | 2018 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 0.15 | 2018 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -2.16 | 2023 | percent |
| Government debt | 104.30 | 2022 | percent |
| Commercial tax rate | 32.60 | 2019 | percent |
| Tax preparation time | 117 | 2019 | hours |
| Number of taxes | 37 | 2019 | taxes |
| Foreign aid | 59.52 | 2022 | million U.S. dollars |