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

Germany
52.21
in 2030
Libya
54.55
in 2030
Germany rank
13th
Libya rank
12th

Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Germany
  • Libya
20406080100199120102030

How they compare

Libya currently reports 54.55 against 52.21 in Germany, a difference of 2.34.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 39 shared years of data; in 1992 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 13th and Libya ranks 12th of 195 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Libya Difference Ahead
1990s 49.29 29.62 19.67 Germany
2000s 46.79 37.88 8.91 Germany
2010s 45.21 48.08 2.86 Libya
2020s 50.59 65.42 14.83 Libya
2030s 52.21 54.55 2.34 Libya

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure, general government, percent of gdp, Germany or Libya?
Libya, at 54.55 against 52.21 in Germany as of 2030.
What is the difference in expenditure, general government, percent of gdp between Germany and Libya?
2.34, with Libya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Libya?
39 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2030.
How do Germany and Libya rank globally for expenditure, general government, percent of gdp?
Germany ranks 13th and Libya ranks 12th 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