Suriname: Government spending, percent of GDP

The latest value from 2010 is 13.32 percent, an increase from 13.18 percent in 2009. In comparison, the world average is 16.34 percent, based on data from 167 countries. Historically, the average for Suriname from 2006 to 2010 is 12.04 percent. The minimum value, 10.12 percent, was reached in 2007 while the maximum of 13.32 percent was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The government size of Suriname 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.