Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Republic of Moldova

Republic of Moldova: Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) was 0.31 in 2020. ▼ Falling

Latest (2020)
0.31
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
58th
of 65 countries
All-time high
0.4333
in 2007
All-time low
0.3028
in 2019
Years of data
18
2003–2020

Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Republic of Moldova, 2003–2020

00.10.20.30.42003201120202003: 0.4332004: 0.4112005: 0.392006: 0.4012007: 0.4332008: 0.4132009: 0.3722010: 0.3352011: 0.3482012: 0.3642013: 0.3762014: 0.3712015: 0.3532016: 0.3412017: 0.3192018: 0.3182019: 0.3032020: 0.31

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Republic of Moldova is 0.31, measured in 2020.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and down 7.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Republic of Moldova peaked at 0.4333 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.3028, in 2019.

Republic of Moldova ranks 58th of 65 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.

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

Annual values for Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general government spending), Percent (Central government) in Republic of Moldova, 2003 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2003 0.4325
2004 0.4109 -5.0%
2005 0.3901 -5.1%
2006 0.4011 +2.8%
2007 0.4333 +8.0%
2008 0.4134 -4.6%
2009 0.3717 -10.1%
2010 0.3349 -9.9%
2011 0.3476 +3.8%
2012 0.3636 +4.6%
2013 0.3761 +3.4%
2014 0.3715 -1.2%
2015 0.353 -5.0%
2016 0.3409 -3.4%
2017 0.319 -6.4%
2018 0.318 -0.3%
2019 0.3028 -4.8%
2020 0.31 +2.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.4076 0.3717 0.4333 7
2010s 0.3427 0.3028 0.3761 10
2020s 0.31 0.31 0.31 1

Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova

  1. 55 Sweden 0.3484 compare
  2. 56 United States of America 0.345 compare
  3. 57 Russian Federation 0.3316 compare
  4. 59 Netherlands 0.2862 compare
  5. 60 Spain 0.1943 compare
  6. 61 Japan 0.1768 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Republic of Moldova?
Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Republic of Moldova was 0.31 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) recorded in Republic of Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 0.4333 in 2007.
What is the lowest expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) recorded in Republic of Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 0.3028 in 2019.
How does Republic of Moldova rank for expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general)?
Republic of Moldova ranks 58th out of 65 countries with data for 2020.
Is expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is down 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Republic of Moldova 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.