Burundi—Government Expenditure (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #128 of 138Updated May 2026
Latest Value
12.2%
2021
YoY Change
-15.8%
2020 → 2021
Global Rank
#128
of 138 countries
Maximum
21.4%
2010
Minimum
12.2%
2021
CAGR
-5.0%
11 years
Last
12.2%
Previous
14.5%
Highest
21.4%
Lowest
12.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Burundi's government expenditure (% of gdp) was 12.2% in 2021, ranking #128 out of 138 countries. This represents a -15.8% change from 2020. Over the past 11 years, the highest recorded value was 21.4% (2010) and the lowest was 12.2% (2021). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12.2% | -15.8% |
| 2020 | 14.5% | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 14.9% | -12.4% |
| 2017 | 17.0% | -4.3% |
| 2016 | 17.8% | -13.5% |
| 2015 | 20.5% | +21.3% |
| 2014 | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 17.0% | -5.4% |
| 2012 | 18.0% | -10.1% |
| 2011 | 20.0% | -6.6% |
| 2010 | 21.4% |
Top Countries — Government Expenditure (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nauru | 103.6% | 2020 |
| 2 | Kiribati | 84.6% | 2023 |
| 3 | Ukraine | 65.6% | 2023 |
| 4 | Marshall Islands | 59.4% | 2020 |
| 5 | Palau | 58.3% | 2020 |
| 6 | Timor-Leste | 52.5% | 2022 |
| 7 | Greece | 47.3% | 2023 |
| 8 | Italy | 47.3% | 2023 |
| 9 | France | 47.3% | 2023 |
| 10 | Austria | 46.0% | 2023 |