Chile vs Suriname: Share of central government spending funded by taxes
Chile
71.2%
in 2023
Suriname
72.8%
in 2012
Chile rank
36th
Suriname rank
33rd
Share of central government spending funded by taxes over time
- Chile
- Suriname
How they compare
Suriname currently reports 72.8% against 71.2% in Chile, a difference of 1.6%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Suriname ahead.
Chile ranks 36th and Suriname ranks 33rd of 174 countries.
Chile has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Chile | Suriname | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 87.2% | 72.9% | 14.3% | Chile |
| 2010s | 85.7% | 70.5% | 15.1% | Chile |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of central government spending funded by taxes, Chile or Suriname?
- Suriname, at 72.8% against 71.2% in Chile as of 2012.
- What is the difference in share of central government spending funded by taxes between Chile and Suriname?
- 1.6%, with Suriname ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and Suriname?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2012.
- How do Chile and Suriname rank globally for share of central government spending funded by taxes?
- Chile ranks 36th and Suriname ranks 33rd 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.