Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) was 0.7134 in 2014. ▬ Flat
Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Costa Rica, 2002–2014
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Costa Rica is 0.7134, measured in 2014.
The figure is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Costa Rica peaked at 0.7279 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.6809, in 2011.
Costa Rica ranks 21st of 65 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0.7233 | — |
| 2003 | 0.7279 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 0.7127 | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 0.6944 | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 0.7037 | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 0.6894 | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 0.6895 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.6915 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 0.6895 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 0.6809 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 0.6888 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 0.6938 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 0.7134 | +2.8% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 0.7134 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.475, 1.5× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 0.7134 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.6853, 1.0× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.704 | 0.6894 | 0.7279 | 8 |
| 2010s | 0.6933 | 0.6809 | 0.7134 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
- 18 United Kingdom 0.7747 compare
- 19 Uganda 0.7625
- 20 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.7297 compare
- 22 Cyprus 0.6962
- 23 Israel 0.6813 compare
- 24 El Salvador 0.6571 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Costa Rica?
- Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Costa Rica was 0.7134 in 2014, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 0.7279 in 2003.
- What is the lowest expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6809 in 2011.
- How does Costa Rica rank for expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general)?
- Costa Rica ranks 21st out of 65 countries with data for 2014.
- Is expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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.