Transfer dependency method 1, Ratio of net transfers to own spending in Armenia
Armenia: Transfer dependency method 1, Ratio of net transfers to own spending was 0.0185 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Transfer dependency method 1, Ratio of net transfers to own spending in Armenia, 2004–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2020, transfer dependency method 1, ratio of net transfers to own spending in Armenia stood at 0.0185. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 125.5% on the previous year and up 160.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, transfer dependency method 1, ratio of net transfers to own spending in Armenia peaked at 0.0185 in 2020 and was at its lowest, -0.0769, in 2005.
Armenia ranks 7th of 64 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Transfer dependency method 1, Ratio of net transfers to own spending in Armenia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | -0.044 | — |
| 2005 | -0.0769 | +74.6% |
| 2006 | -0.0459 | -40.3% |
| 2007 | -0.0307 | -33.1% |
| 2013 | -0.0759 | +147.0% |
| 2014 | -0.0761 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | -0.0228 | -70.0% |
| 2016 | -0.073 | +220.2% |
| 2017 | -0.0335 | -54.1% |
| 2018 | -0.0488 | +45.7% |
| 2019 | 0.0082 | -116.8% |
| 2020 | 0.0185 | +125.5% |
Armenia compared with similar countries
- Armenia's 0.0185 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -0.2469. (26 countries reporting)
- Armenia's 0.0185 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -0.4039. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -0.0494 | -0.0769 | -0.0307 | 4 |
| 2010s | -0.046 | -0.0761 | 0.0082 | 7 |
| 2020s | 0.0185 | 0.0185 | 0.0185 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is transfer dependency method 1, ratio of net transfers to own spending in Armenia?
- Transfer dependency method 1, ratio of net transfers to own spending in Armenia was 0.0185 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest transfer dependency method 1, ratio of net transfers to own spending recorded in Armenia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0185 in 2020.
- What is the lowest transfer dependency method 1, ratio of net transfers to own spending recorded in Armenia?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.0769 in 2005.
- How does Armenia rank for transfer dependency method 1, ratio of net transfers to own spending?
- Armenia ranks 7th out of 64 countries with data for 2020.
- Is transfer dependency method 1, ratio of net transfers to own spending rising or falling in Armenia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 160.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Armenia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Transfer dependency method 1, Ratio of net transfers to own 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.