Central African Republic vs Laos: Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP (Percent GDP)

Central African Republic
15.29
in 2030
Laos
15.3
in 2030
Central African Republic rank
183rd
Laos rank
182nd

Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP (Percent GDP) over time

  • Central African Republic
  • Laos
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How they compare

Laos currently reports 15.3 against 15.29 in Central African Republic, a difference of 0.01.

The two have swapped places 6 times across 30 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Laos ahead.

Central African Republic ranks 183rd and Laos ranks 182nd of 195 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Central African Republic averaged higher in 1 and Laos in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central African Republic Laos Difference Ahead
2000s 14.51 16.27 1.75 Laos
2010s 14.57 22.45 7.89 Laos
2020s 18.12 15.78 2.34 Central African Republic
2030s 15.29 15.3 0.006 Laos

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure, general government, percent of gdp, Central African Republic or Laos?
Laos, at 15.3 against 15.29 in Central African Republic as of 2030.
What is the difference in expenditure, general government, percent of gdp between Central African Republic and Laos?
0.01, with Laos ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Laos?
30 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2030.
How do Central African Republic and Laos rank globally for expenditure, general government, percent of gdp?
Central African Republic ranks 183rd and Laos ranks 182nd of 195 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
213 places, 7,647 data points, 1991–2030
Last refreshed

Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October