Share of GBARD in total general government expenditure in United States
United States: Share of GBARD in total general government expenditure was 1.7% in 2015. ▼ Falling
Share of GBARD in total general government expenditure in United States, 1981–2015
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of government expenditure.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of gbard in total general government expenditure in United States is 1.7%, measured in 2015. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 27.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of gbard in total general government expenditure in United States peaked at 3.2% in 1987 and was at its lowest, 1.7%, in 2015.
That places United States 15th out of 47 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Share of GBARD in total general government expenditure in United States, year by year
| Year | Percentage of government expenditure | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 3.0% | — |
| 1982 | 2.9% | -3.3% |
| 1983 | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 1984 | 3.0% | +6.3% |
| 1985 | 3.1% | +3.0% |
| 1986 | 3.1% | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3.2% | +1.9% |
| 1988 | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| 1989 | 3.0% | -2.6% |
| 1990 | 2.9% | -5.3% |
| 1991 | 2.8% | -2.1% |
| 1992 | 2.7% | -4.3% |
| 1993 | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| 1994 | 2.5% | -5.6% |
| 1995 | 2.4% | -4.0% |
| 1996 | 2.3% | -2.9% |
| 1997 | 2.4% | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 2.4% | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 2.4% | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 2.1% | -11.0% |
| 2001 | 2.1% | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 2.2% | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 2.3% | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 2.4% | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 2.3% | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 2.3% | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 2.2% | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 2.0% | -8.6% |
| 2009 | 2.2% | +9.5% |
| 2010 | 1.9% | -15.5% |
| 2011 | 1.8% | -5.9% |
| 2012 | 1.8% | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 1.7% | -6.1% |
| 2014 | 1.7% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.7% | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.2% | 9 |
| 1990s | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.8% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 6 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 12 Netherlands 1.8% compare
- 12 Netherlands 1.8% compare
- 14 Austria 1.7% compare
- 15 United States of America 1.7% compare
- 17 Japan 1.7% compare
- 18 Norway 1.6% compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of gbard in total general government expenditure in United States?
- Share of gbard in total general government expenditure in United States was 1.7% in 2015, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest share of gbard in total general government expenditure recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 3.2% in 1987.
- What is the lowest share of gbard in total general government expenditure recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.7% in 2015.
- How does United States rank for share of gbard in total general government expenditure?
- United States ranks 15th out of 47 countries with data for 2015.
- Is share of gbard in total general government expenditure rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Share of GBARD in total general government expenditure. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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