Guatemala vs Zimbabwe: Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP

Guatemala
15.27
in 2030
Zimbabwe
15.22
in 2030
Guatemala rank
184th
Zimbabwe rank
185th

Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Guatemala
  • Zimbabwe
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How they compare

Guatemala currently reports 15.27 against 15.22 in Zimbabwe, a difference of 0.05.

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

Guatemala ranks 184th and Zimbabwe ranks 185th of 195 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Guatemala averaged higher in 3 and Zimbabwe in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Guatemala Zimbabwe Difference Ahead
2000s 13.86 4.9 8.95 Guatemala
2010s 13.53 14.68 1.15 Zimbabwe
2020s 14.64 14.06 0.5788 Guatemala
2030s 15.27 15.22 0.0496 Guatemala

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure, general government, percent of gdp, Guatemala or Zimbabwe?
Guatemala, at 15.27 against 15.22 in Zimbabwe as of 2030.
What is the difference in expenditure, general government, percent of gdp between Guatemala and Zimbabwe?
0.05, with Guatemala ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Zimbabwe?
25 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2030.
How do Guatemala and Zimbabwe rank globally for expenditure, general government, percent of gdp?
Guatemala ranks 184th 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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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