Primary government spending as a share of original budget in French Polynesia

French Polynesia: Primary government spending as a share of original budget was 111.6% in 2020. ▬ Flat

Latest (2020)
111.6%
Change on year
up 12.2%
World rank
21st
of 166 countries
All-time high
111.6%
in 2020
All-time low
99.5%
in 2019
Years of data
6
2012–2020

Primary government spending as a share of original budget in French Polynesia, 2012–2020

02550751002012201620202012: 106.7 %2013: 101.9 %2014: 104 %2018: 100.3 %2019: 99.5 %2020: 111.6 %

Source: World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2020, primary government spending as a share of original budget in French Polynesia stood at 111.6%. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

The figure is up 12.2% on the previous year and up 4.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary government spending as a share of original budget in French Polynesia peaked at 111.6% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 99.5%, in 2019.

French Polynesia ranks 21st of 166 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Primary government spending as a share of original budget in French Polynesia, year by year

Annual values for Primary government spending as a share of original budget in French Polynesia, 2012 to 2020.
Year % Change
2012 106.7%
2013 101.9% -4.5%
2014 104.0% +2.1%
2018 100.3% -3.6%
2019 99.5% -0.8%
2020 111.6% +12.2%

French Polynesia compared with similar countries

  • French Polynesia's 111.6% is above the median for high income countries, which is 103.6%, 1.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)
  • French Polynesia's 111.6% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 96.8%, 1.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 102.5% 99.5% 106.7% 5
2020s 111.6% 111.6% 111.6% 1

Countries ranked near French Polynesia

  1. 18 South Sudan 113.7% compare
  2. 19 Anguilla 113.5% compare
  3. 20 Italy 112.4% compare
  4. 22 Micronesia (country) 111.5% compare
  5. 23 Slovenia 111.4% compare
  6. 24 Guyana 111.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary government spending as a share of original budget in French Polynesia?
Primary government spending as a share of original budget in French Polynesia was 111.6% in 2020, 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 French Polynesia?
The highest recorded value was 111.6% in 2020.
What is the lowest primary government spending as a share of original budget recorded in French Polynesia?
The lowest recorded value was 99.5% in 2019.
How does French Polynesia rank for primary government spending as a share of original budget?
French Polynesia ranks 21st out of 166 countries with data for 2020.
Is primary government spending as a share of original budget rising or falling in French Polynesia?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this French Polynesia 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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Indicator
Primary government spending as a share of original budget
Unit
%
Source
World Bank – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
166 places, 2,464 data points, 2004–2025
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