Iceland vs United Arab Emirates: Share of central government spending funded by taxes
Iceland
73.2%
in 2023
United Arab Emirates
72.9%
in 2023
Iceland rank
30th
United Arab Emirates rank
32nd
Share of central government spending funded by taxes over time
- Iceland
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 73.2% against 72.9% in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2011 it was United Arab Emirates ahead.
Iceland ranks 30th and United Arab Emirates ranks 32nd of 174 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 73.2% | 59.9% | 13.3% | Iceland |
| 2020s | 68.0% | 59.1% | 8.9% | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of central government spending funded by taxes, Iceland or United Arab Emirates?
- Iceland, at 73.2% against 72.9% in United Arab Emirates as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share of central government spending funded by taxes between Iceland and United Arab Emirates?
- 0.3%, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and United Arab Emirates?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2023.
- How do Iceland and United Arab Emirates rank globally for share of central government spending funded by taxes?
- Iceland ranks 30th and United Arab Emirates ranks 32nd 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.