Primary government spending as a share of original budget in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Primary government spending as a share of original budget was 96.5% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Primary government spending as a share of original budget in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2004–2023
Source: World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 96.5% for primary government spending as a share of original budget in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.9% on the previous year and up 60.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary government spending as a share of original budget in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 120.9% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 4.7%, in 2012.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 104th of 165 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 94.1% | 70.0% | 120.9% | 6 |
| 2010s | 64.9% | 4.7% | 99.7% | 9 |
| 2020s | 101.8% | 96.5% | 107.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 102 Saint Lucia 96.7% compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is primary government spending as a share of original budget in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Primary government spending as a share of original budget in Democratic Republic of Congo was 96.5% in 2023, according to World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary government spending as a share of original budget recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 120.9% in 2005.
- What is the lowest primary government spending as a share of original budget recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.7% in 2012.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for primary government spending as a share of original budget?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 104th out of 165 countries with data for 2023.
- Is primary government spending as a share of original budget rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary government spending as a share of original budget. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget (%)