Colombia vs Switzerland: Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP

Colombia
31.64
in 2030
Switzerland
32.27
in 2030
Colombia rank
80th
Switzerland rank
77th

Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Colombia
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 32.27 against 31.64 in Colombia, a difference of 0.63.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Switzerland ahead.

Colombia ranks 80th and Switzerland ranks 77th of 195 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Colombia averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade Colombia Switzerland Difference Ahead
1990s 22.74 32.22 9.48 Switzerland
2000s 27.86 31.82 3.97 Switzerland
2010s 30.91 32.03 1.12 Switzerland
2020s 33.61 32.8 0.8115 Colombia
2030s 31.64 32.27 0.6262 Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure, general government, percent of gdp, Colombia or Switzerland?
Switzerland, at 32.27 against 31.64 in Colombia as of 2030.
What is the difference in expenditure, general government, percent of gdp between Colombia and Switzerland?
0.63, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Switzerland?
40 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2030.
How do Colombia and Switzerland rank globally for expenditure, general government, percent of gdp?
Colombia ranks 80th and Switzerland ranks 77th 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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About this data

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