Germany vs Kuwait: Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP

Germany
52.21
in 2030
Kuwait
50.95
in 2030
Germany rank
13th
Kuwait rank
14th

Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Germany
  • Kuwait
50100150200199120102030

How they compare

Germany currently reports 52.21 against 50.95 in Kuwait, a difference of 1.26.

The two have swapped places 7 times across 39 shared years of data; in 1992 it was Kuwait ahead.

Germany ranks 13th and Kuwait ranks 14th of 195 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 3 and Kuwait in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Kuwait Difference Ahead
1990s 49.29 53.56 4.27 Kuwait
2000s 46.79 36.29 10.5 Germany
2010s 45.21 46.96 1.75 Kuwait
2020s 50.59 50.2 0.3902 Germany
2030s 52.21 50.95 1.26 Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure, general government, percent of gdp, Germany or Kuwait?
Germany, at 52.21 against 50.95 in Kuwait as of 2030.
What is the difference in expenditure, general government, percent of gdp between Germany and Kuwait?
1.26, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Kuwait?
39 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2030.
How do Germany and Kuwait rank globally for expenditure, general government, percent of gdp?
Germany ranks 13th and Kuwait ranks 14th 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