Jamaica vs Syrian Arab Republic: Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP

Jamaica
29.25
in 2030
Syrian Arab Republic
28.64
in 2010
Jamaica rank
93rd
Syrian Arab Republic rank
96th

Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Jamaica
  • Syrian Arab Republic
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How they compare

Jamaica currently reports 29.25 against 28.64 in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 0.61.

The two have swapped places 7 times across 20 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Syrian Arab Republic ahead.

Jamaica ranks 93rd and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 96th of 195 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Jamaica averaged higher in 2 and Syrian Arab Republic in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Jamaica Syrian Arab Republic Difference Ahead
1990s 24.87 30.15 5.28 Syrian Arab Republic
2000s 31.48 27.77 3.72 Jamaica
2010s 32.87 28.64 4.23 Jamaica

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure, general government, percent of gdp, Jamaica or Syrian Arab Republic?
Jamaica, at 29.25 against 28.64 in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2030.
What is the difference in expenditure, general government, percent of gdp between Jamaica and Syrian Arab Republic?
0.61, with Jamaica ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and Syrian Arab Republic?
20 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2010.
How do Jamaica and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for expenditure, general government, percent of gdp?
Jamaica ranks 93rd and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 96th 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