Deficit, Percent of own spending in Armenia

Armenia: Deficit, Percent of own spending was -0.174 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
-0.174
Change on year
down 705.0%
World rank
21st
of 66 countries
All-time high
-0.0216
in 2019
All-time low
-0.2077
in 2016
Years of data
12
2004–2020

Deficit, Percent of own spending in Armenia, 2004–2020

-0.2-0.15-0.1-0.05-02004201220202004: -0.0582005: -0.0732006: -0.0382007: -0.0342013: -0.0662014: -0.0722015: -0.1732016: -0.2082017: -0.1582018: -0.082019: -0.0222020: -0.174

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for deficit, percent of own spending in Armenia is -0.174, measured in 2020.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 705.0% on the previous year and down 404.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deficit, percent of own spending in Armenia peaked at -0.0216 in 2019 and was at its lowest, -0.2077, in 2016.

That places Armenia 21st out of 66 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Deficit, Percent of own spending in Armenia, year by year

Annual values for Deficit, Percent of own spending (Central government) in Armenia, 2004 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2004 -0.0581
2005 -0.0728 +25.3%
2006 -0.0376 -48.4%
2007 -0.0345 -8.4%
2013 -0.0657 +90.6%
2014 -0.0725 +10.4%
2015 -0.173 +138.6%
2016 -0.2077 +20.1%
2017 -0.1578 -24.0%
2018 -0.0797 -49.5%
2019 -0.0216 -72.9%
2020 -0.174 +705.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -0.0508 -0.0728 -0.0345 4
2010s -0.1111 -0.2077 -0.0216 7
2020s -0.174 -0.174 -0.174 1

Countries ranked near Armenia

  1. 18 Sweden -0.1602 compare
  2. 19 Estonia -0.1649 compare
  3. 20 Russian Federation -0.1651 compare
  4. 22 Türkiye -0.1898 compare
  5. 23 Australia -0.2061 compare
  6. 24 Czechia -0.2087 compare

See the full ranking of 66 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is deficit, percent of own spending in Armenia?
Deficit, percent of own spending in Armenia was -0.174 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest deficit, percent of own spending recorded in Armenia?
The highest recorded value was -0.0216 in 2019.
What is the lowest deficit, percent of own spending recorded in Armenia?
The lowest recorded value was -0.2077 in 2016.
How does Armenia rank for deficit, percent of own spending?
Armenia ranks 21st out of 66 countries with data for 2020.
Is deficit, percent of own spending rising or falling in Armenia?
Over the last ten years it is down 404.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Armenia data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Deficit, Percent of own spending (Central government). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Deficit, Percent of own spending (Central government)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
66 places, 1,155 data points, 1989–2020
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