Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Myanmar
Myanmar: Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) was 0.8638 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Myanmar, 2012–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Myanmar recorded 0.8638 for expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in 2019.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and down 4.2% over ten years.
That places Myanmar 9th out of 65 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0.9021 | — |
| 2013 | 0.9065 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 0.8378 | -7.6% |
| 2015 | 0.8638 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 0.8627 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 0.8394 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 0.8548 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 0.8638 | +1.1% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 0.8638 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.8638, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 0.8638 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.6322, 1.4× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Myanmar
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Frequently asked questions
- What is expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Myanmar?
- Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in Myanmar was 0.8638 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 0.9065 in 2013.
- What is the lowest expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8378 in 2014.
- How does Myanmar rank for expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general)?
- Myanmar ranks 9th out of 65 countries with data for 2019.
- Is expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.