Central African Republic vs Gambia: Government spending vs. GDP
Government spending vs. GDP over time
- Central African Republic
- Gambia
How they compare
Gambia currently reports 263.30 million constant 2015 US$ against 204.11 million constant 2015 US$ in Central African Republic, a difference of 59.19 million constant 2015 US$.
That makes Gambia's figure about 1.3 times Central African Republic's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Central African Republic ahead.
Central African Republic ranks 158th and Gambia ranks 156th of 166 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Central African Republic averaged higher in 2 and Gambia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Gambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 301.24 million constant 2015 US$ | 103.64 million constant 2015 US$ | 197.60 million constant 2015 US$ | Central African Republic |
| 2010s | 252.99 million constant 2015 US$ | 117.37 million constant 2015 US$ | 135.62 million constant 2015 US$ | Central African Republic |
| 2020s | 179.65 million constant 2015 US$ | 201.27 million constant 2015 US$ | 21.62 million constant 2015 US$ | Gambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government spending vs. gdp, Central African Republic or Gambia?
- Gambia, at 263.30 million constant 2015 US$ against 204.11 million constant 2015 US$ in Central African Republic as of 2025.
- What is the difference in government spending vs. gdp between Central African Republic and Gambia?
- 59.19 million constant 2015 US$, with Gambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Gambia?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2025.
- How do Central African Republic and Gambia rank globally for government spending vs. gdp?
- Central African Republic ranks 158th and Gambia ranks 156th of 166 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Government spending vs. GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
General government final consumption expenditure includes all government current expenditures for purchases of goods and services (including compensation of employees). Both measures are expressed in constant 2015 US$.