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

Latest (2022)
115.6%
Change on year
down 15.0%
World rank
14th
of 165 countries
All-time high
143.2%
in 2018
All-time low
7.9%
in 2012
Years of data
12
2011–2022

Primary government spending as a share of original budget in Lithuania, 2011–2022

0501001502011201620222011: 9.2 %2012: 7.9 %2013: 8.3 %2014: 8.4 %2015: 107.9 %2016: 102.4 %2017: 101.7 %2018: 143.2 %2019: 107 %2020: 127.9 %2021: 136.1 %2022: 115.6 %

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 66.2% 7.9% 143.2% 9
2020s 126.5% 115.6% 136.1% 3

Countries ranked near Lithuania

  1. 11 Ukraine 118.3% compare
  2. 12 Czechia 117.4% compare
  3. 13 South Sudan 116.0% compare
  4. 15 Saudi Arabia 114.5% compare
  5. 16 Turkey 114.1% compare
  6. 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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About this data

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
165 places, 2,352 data points, 2004–2024
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