Primary government spending as a share of original budget in Lithuania
Lithuania: Primary government spending as a share of original budget was 115.6% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Primary government spending as a share of original budget in Lithuania, 2011–2022
Source: World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Lithuania recorded 115.6% for primary government spending as a share of original budget in 2022.
That represents a change of down 15.0% on the previous year and up 1,358.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary government spending as a share of original budget in Lithuania peaked at 143.2% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 7.9%, in 2012.
That places Lithuania 14th out of 165 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 66.2% | 7.9% | 143.2% | 9 |
| 2020s | 126.5% | 115.6% | 136.1% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
- 11 Ukraine 118.3% compare
- 12 Czechia 117.4% compare
- 13 South Sudan 116.0% compare
- 15 Saudi Arabia 114.5% compare
- 16 Turkey 114.1% compare
- 17 Montenegro 114.1% compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is primary government spending as a share of original budget in Lithuania?
- Primary government spending as a share of original budget in Lithuania was 115.6% in 2022, 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 Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 143.2% in 2018.
- What is the lowest primary government spending as a share of original budget recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.9% in 2012.
- How does Lithuania rank for primary government spending as a share of original budget?
- Lithuania ranks 14th out of 165 countries with data for 2022.
- Is primary government spending as a share of original budget rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,358.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania 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 (%)