Govt expenditure share budget in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Govt expenditure share budget was 92.05 in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)
92.05
Change on year
down 6.1%
World rank
122nd
of 166 countries
All-time high
112.6
in 2015
All-time low
90.44
in 2014
Years of data
16
2007–2023

Govt expenditure share budget in Sri Lanka, 2007–2023

02550751001252007201520232007: 100.82008: 95.42009: 100.92010: 1002011: 1012012: 97.62013: 93.52014: 90.42015: 112.62016: 90.52017: 96.92018: 92.52019: 109.72020: 106.52021: 982023: 92

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for govt expenditure share budget in Sri Lanka is 92.05, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 6.1% on the previous year and down 1.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, govt expenditure share budget in Sri Lanka peaked at 112.6 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 90.44, in 2014.

Sri Lanka ranks 122nd of 166 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Govt expenditure share budget in Sri Lanka, year by year

Annual values for Govt expenditure share budget in Sri Lanka, 2007 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2007 100.81 —
2008 95.4 -5.4%
2009 100.86 +5.7%
2010 100.05 -0.8%
2011 100.95 +0.9%
2012 97.59 -3.3%
2013 93.53 -4.2%
2014 90.44 -3.3%
2015 112.6 +24.5%
2016 90.53 -19.6%
2017 96.94 +7.1%
2018 92.46 -4.6%
2019 109.73 +18.7%
2020 106.55 -2.9%
2021 97.99 -8.0%
2023 92.05 -6.1%

Sri Lanka compared with similar countries

  • Sri Lanka's 92.05 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 99.64, 92% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
  • Sri Lanka's 92.05 is below the median for South Asia, which is 95.36, 97% of the median. (6 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 99.02 95.4 100.86 3
2010s 98.48 90.44 112.6 10
2020s 98.86 92.05 106.55 3

Countries ranked near Sri Lanka

  1. 119 Russia 93.69 compare
  2. 120 Gabon 92.18 compare
  3. 121 Dominica 92.09 compare
  4. 123 Peru 91.58 compare
  5. 124 Colombia 91.38 compare
  6. 125 Palestine 91.17 compare

See the full ranking of 166 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is govt expenditure share budget in Sri Lanka?
Govt expenditure share budget in Sri Lanka was 92.05 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest govt expenditure share budget recorded in Sri Lanka?
The highest recorded value was 112.6 in 2015.
What is the lowest govt expenditure share budget recorded in Sri Lanka?
The lowest recorded value was 90.44 in 2014.
How does Sri Lanka rank for govt expenditure share budget?
Sri Lanka ranks 122nd out of 166 countries with data for 2023.
Is govt expenditure share budget rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Govt expenditure share budget. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Govt expenditure share budget
Source
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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