Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Mexico

Mexico: Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) was 0.3754 in 2020. ▼ Falling

Latest (2020)
0.3754
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
52nd
of 65 countries
All-time high
0.4539
in 2008
All-time low
0.3737
in 2019
Years of data
13
2008–2020

Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Mexico, 2008–2020

00.10.20.30.40.52008201420202008: 0.4542009: 0.412010: 0.42011: 0.4092012: 0.4192013: 0.3832014: 0.3812015: 0.3862016: 0.3812017: 0.3842018: 0.3812019: 0.3742020: 0.375

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Mexico is 0.3754, measured in 2020.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% on the previous year and down 6.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Mexico peaked at 0.4539 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.3737, in 2019.

That places Mexico 52nd out of 65 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 13 years of available data.

Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Mexico, year by year

Annual values for Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general government spending), Percent (Central government) in Mexico, 2008 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2008 0.4539
2009 0.4096 -9.8%
2010 0.4001 -2.3%
2011 0.4087 +2.2%
2012 0.4192 +2.6%
2013 0.3833 -8.6%
2014 0.3808 -0.7%
2015 0.3861 +1.4%
2016 0.3806 -1.4%
2017 0.3842 +0.9%
2018 0.3808 -0.9%
2019 0.3737 -1.9%
2020 0.3754 +0.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.4318 0.4096 0.4539 2
2010s 0.3898 0.3737 0.4192 10
2020s 0.3754 0.3754 0.3754 1

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 49 North Macedonia 0.4375 compare
  2. 50 Serbia 0.3926 compare
  3. 51 Austria 0.3902 compare
  4. 53 Canada 0.3668 compare
  5. 54 Belarus 0.3667 compare
  6. 55 Sweden 0.3484 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Mexico?
Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Mexico was 0.3754 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 0.4539 in 2008.
What is the lowest expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 0.3737 in 2019.
How does Mexico rank for expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general)?
Mexico ranks 52nd out of 65 countries with data for 2020.
Is expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Mexico 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
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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.