Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) was 0.8438 in 2019. ▬ Flat
Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Azerbaijan, 2008–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Azerbaijan is 0.8438, measured in 2019.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Azerbaijan peaked at 0.8586 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.8113, in 2016.
That places Azerbaijan 10th out of 65 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Azerbaijan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0.8586 | — |
| 2009 | 0.8299 | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 0.8441 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 0.8559 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 0.8485 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 0.8463 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 0.8402 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 0.8326 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 0.8113 | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 0.8301 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 0.8195 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 0.8438 | +3.0% |
Azerbaijan compared with similar countries
- Azerbaijan's 0.8438 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.6107, 1.4× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Azerbaijan's 0.8438 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.4818, 1.8× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8443 | 0.8299 | 0.8586 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.8372 | 0.8113 | 0.8559 | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Azerbaijan?
- Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Azerbaijan was 0.8438 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.8586 in 2008.
- What is the lowest expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8113 in 2016.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general)?
- Azerbaijan ranks 10th out of 65 countries with data for 2019.
- Is expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Azerbaijan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general government spending), Percent (Central government). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Fiscal Decentralization dataset includes fiscal decentralization indicators for a sample of IMF member countries. The following indicators are included in the dataset: Revenue and Expenditure Decentralization Shares; Transfer dependency and Vertical Fiscal Imbalances; Deficit and Debt; Allocation of expenditure (economic classification); Allocation of expenditure (functional classification); Allocation of non-Tax Revenues; and Allocation of Taxes.