Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP
Pakistan
18.77
in 2030
Sri Lanka
18.64
in 2030
Pakistan rank
163rd
Sri Lanka rank
165th
Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP over time
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 18.77 against 18.64 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.13.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 37 shared years of data; in 1994 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Pakistan ranks 163rd and Sri Lanka ranks 165th of 195 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Pakistan averaged higher in 3 and Sri Lanka in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.1 | 22.54 | 8.44 | Sri Lanka |
| 2000s | 14.5 | 20.42 | 5.92 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 18.61 | 18.19 | 0.4201 | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 19.67 | 19.63 | 0.0474 | Pakistan |
| 2030s | 18.77 | 18.64 | 0.1339 | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher expenditure, general government, percent of gdp, Pakistan or Sri Lanka?
- Pakistan, at 18.77 against 18.64 in Sri Lanka as of 2030.
- What is the difference in expenditure, general government, percent of gdp between Pakistan and Sri Lanka?
- 0.13, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and Sri Lanka?
- 37 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2030.
- How do Pakistan and Sri Lanka rank globally for expenditure, general government, percent of gdp?
- Pakistan ranks 163rd and Sri Lanka ranks 165th 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
Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October