Bhutan vs Timor-Leste: Share of central government spending funded by taxes
Bhutan
37.6%
in 2020
Timor-Leste
38.0%
in 2022
Bhutan rank
154th
Timor-Leste rank
153rd
Share of central government spending funded by taxes over time
- Bhutan
- Timor-Leste
How they compare
Timor-Leste currently reports 38.0% against 37.6% in Bhutan, a difference of 0.4%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Timor-Leste ahead.
Bhutan ranks 154th and Timor-Leste ranks 153rd of 174 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Bhutan averaged higher in 1 and Timor-Leste in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bhutan | Timor-Leste | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 45.4% | 62.9% | 17.6% | Timor-Leste |
| 2020s | 37.6% | 20.4% | 17.3% | Bhutan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of central government spending funded by taxes, Bhutan or Timor-Leste?
- Timor-Leste, at 38.0% against 37.6% in Bhutan as of 2022.
- What is the difference in share of central government spending funded by taxes between Bhutan and Timor-Leste?
- 0.4%, with Timor-Leste ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bhutan and Timor-Leste?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do Bhutan and Timor-Leste rank globally for share of central government spending funded by taxes?
- Bhutan ranks 154th and Timor-Leste ranks 153rd of 174 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of central government spending funded by taxes. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Spending refers to the budgetary central government which includes the core institutions of the national government. Funds only include taxes; Fines, penalties, and most social security contributions are excluded.