Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) was 0.1598 in 2020. ▼ Falling

Latest (2020)
0.1598
Change on year
up 7.8%
World rank
62nd
of 65 countries
All-time high
0.1757
in 2012
All-time low
0.1399
in 2016
Years of data
10
2011–2020

Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in United Arab Emirates, 2011–2020

00.050.10.150.22011201520202011: 0.1712012: 0.1762013: 0.1482014: 0.1432015: 0.1642016: 0.142017: 0.152018: 0.1462019: 0.1482020: 0.16

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in United Arab Emirates is 0.1598, measured in 2020.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.8% on the previous year and down 6.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in United Arab Emirates peaked at 0.1757 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.1399, in 2016.

United Arab Emirates ranks 62nd of 65 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in United Arab Emirates, year by year

Annual values for Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general government spending), Percent (Central government) in United Arab Emirates, 2011 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2011 0.1715
2012 0.1757 +2.5%
2013 0.1475 -16.0%
2014 0.1427 -3.3%
2015 0.1643 +15.1%
2016 0.1399 -14.9%
2017 0.1504 +7.6%
2018 0.1458 -3.1%
2019 0.1483 +1.7%
2020 0.1598 +7.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 0.154 0.1399 0.1757 9
2020s 0.1598 0.1598 0.1598 1

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 59 Netherlands 0.2862 compare
  2. 60 Spain 0.1943 compare
  3. 61 Japan 0.1768 compare
  4. 63 Belgium 0.1519 compare
  5. 64 Switzerland 0.1495 compare
  6. 65 Germany 0.1336 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in United Arab Emirates?
Expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) in United Arab Emirates was 0.1598 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 0.1757 in 2012.
What is the lowest expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1399 in 2016.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general)?
United Arab Emirates ranks 62nd out of 65 countries with data for 2020.
Is expenditure decentralization (ratio of own spending to general) rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.