Deficit, Percent of own spending in Palau

Palau: Deficit, Percent of own spending was -0.0133 in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
-0.0133
Change on year
down 109.1%
World rank
9th
of 66 countries
All-time high
0.156
in 2015
All-time low
-0.0426
in 2009
Years of data
12
2008–2019

Deficit, Percent of own spending in Palau, 2008–2019

-0.0500.050.10.152008201320192008: -0.0342009: -0.0432010: -0.0172011: 0.0662012: 0.0282013: 0.0392014: 0.0912015: 0.1562016: 0.0822017: 0.1382018: 0.1462019: -0.013

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for deficit, percent of own spending in Palau is -0.0133, measured in 2019.

The figure is down 109.1% on the previous year and up 68.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deficit, percent of own spending in Palau peaked at 0.156 in 2015 and was at its lowest, -0.0426, in 2009.

Palau ranks 9th of 66 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

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

Annual values for Deficit, Percent of own spending (Central government) in Palau, 2008 to 2019.
Year Value Change
2008 -0.0344
2009 -0.0426 +23.9%
2010 -0.0171 -59.9%
2011 0.0661 -486.3%
2012 0.0278 -57.9%
2013 0.0392 +40.9%
2014 0.0906 +131.1%
2015 0.156 +72.2%
2016 0.0819 -47.5%
2017 0.1383 +68.8%
2018 0.1457 +5.3%
2019 -0.0133 -109.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -0.0385 -0.0426 -0.0344 2
2010s 0.0715 -0.0171 0.156 10

Countries ranked near Palau

  1. 6 Kenya -0.0067 compare
  2. 7 Kyrgyzstan -0.0075 compare
  3. 8 United Arab Emirates -0.0101 compare
  4. 10 Norway -0.0564 compare
  5. 11 Honduras -0.063 compare
  6. 12 Portugal -0.0637 compare

See the full ranking of 66 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is deficit, percent of own spending in Palau?
Deficit, percent of own spending in Palau was -0.0133 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest deficit, percent of own spending recorded in Palau?
The highest recorded value was 0.156 in 2015.
What is the lowest deficit, percent of own spending recorded in Palau?
The lowest recorded value was -0.0426 in 2009.
How does Palau rank for deficit, percent of own spending?
Palau ranks 9th out of 66 countries with data for 2019.
Is deficit, percent of own spending rising or falling in Palau?
Over the last ten years it is up 68.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Palau 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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Indicator
Deficit, Percent of own spending (Central government)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
66 places, 1,155 data points, 1989–2020
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