Primary government spending as a share of original budget in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Primary government spending as a share of original budget was 127.9% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Primary government spending as a share of original budget in Zimbabwe, 2009–2021
Source: World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary government spending as a share of original budget in Zimbabwe is 127.9%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 49.9% on the previous year and up 91.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary government spending as a share of original budget in Zimbabwe peaked at 255.2% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 5.7%, in 2009.
That places Zimbabwe 5th out of 165 countries with data for 2021, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 91.1% | 40.9% | 218.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 191.5% | 127.9% | 255.2% | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is primary government spending as a share of original budget in Zimbabwe?
- Primary government spending as a share of original budget in Zimbabwe was 127.9% in 2021, 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 255.2% in 2020.
- What is the lowest primary government spending as a share of original budget recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.7% in 2009.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for primary government spending as a share of original budget?
- Zimbabwe ranks 5th out of 165 countries with data for 2021.
- Is primary government spending as a share of original budget rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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 (%)