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

Latest (2019)
0.8438
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
10th
of 65 countries
All-time high
0.8586
in 2008
All-time low
0.8113
in 2016
Years of data
12
2008–2019

Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Azerbaijan, 2008–2019

00.20.40.60.82008201320192008: 0.8592009: 0.832010: 0.8442011: 0.8562012: 0.8482013: 0.8462014: 0.842015: 0.8332016: 0.8112017: 0.832018: 0.822019: 0.844

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

Annual values for Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general government spending), Percent (Central government) in Azerbaijan, 2008 to 2019.
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%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.8443 0.8299 0.8586 2
2010s 0.8372 0.8113 0.8559 10

Countries ranked near Azerbaijan

  1. 7 Honduras 0.8868 compare
  2. 8 Chile 0.8657 compare
  3. 9 Myanmar 0.8638 compare
  4. 11 Georgia 0.8308 compare
  5. 12 Marshall Islands 0.8157 compare
  6. 13 Thailand 0.8083 compare

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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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Indicator
Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general government spending), Percent (Central government)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
65 places, 1,118 data points, 1990–2020
Last refreshed

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.