Central African Republic vs Zimbabwe: Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP

Central African Republic
15.29
in 2030
Zimbabwe
15.22
in 2030
Central African Republic rank
183rd
Zimbabwe rank
185th

Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Central African Republic
  • Zimbabwe
510152025199120102030

How they compare

Central African Republic currently reports 15.29 against 15.22 in Zimbabwe, a difference of 0.07.

The two have swapped places 6 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Central African Republic ahead.

Central African Republic ranks 183rd and Zimbabwe ranks 185th of 195 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Central African Republic Zimbabwe Difference Ahead
2000s 14.57 4.9 9.66 Central African Republic
2010s 14.57 14.68 0.1127 Zimbabwe
2020s 18.12 14.06 4.06 Central African Republic
2030s 15.29 15.22 0.0753 Central African Republic

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 Zimbabwe?
Central African Republic, at 15.29 against 15.22 in Zimbabwe as of 2030.
What is the difference in expenditure, general government, percent of gdp between Central African Republic and Zimbabwe?
0.07, with Central African Republic ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Zimbabwe?
25 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2030.
How do Central African Republic and Zimbabwe rank globally for expenditure, general government, percent of gdp?
Central African Republic ranks 183rd and Zimbabwe ranks 185th 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