Latvia vs Vanuatu: Share of central government spending funded by taxes
Latvia
51.5%
in 2023
Vanuatu
51.8%
in 2023
Latvia rank
117th
Vanuatu rank
115th
Share of central government spending funded by taxes over time
- Latvia
- Vanuatu
How they compare
Vanuatu currently reports 51.8% against 51.5% in Latvia, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Vanuatu ahead.
Latvia ranks 117th and Vanuatu ranks 115th of 174 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 1 and Vanuatu in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Vanuatu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40.6% | 59.9% | 19.2% | Vanuatu |
| 2010s | 54.2% | 62.7% | 8.4% | Vanuatu |
| 2020s | 50.3% | 41.6% | 8.7% | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of central government spending funded by taxes, Latvia or Vanuatu?
- Vanuatu, at 51.8% against 51.5% in Latvia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share of central government spending funded by taxes between Latvia and Vanuatu?
- 0.3%, with Vanuatu ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Vanuatu?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2023.
- How do Latvia and Vanuatu rank globally for share of central government spending funded by taxes?
- Latvia ranks 117th and Vanuatu ranks 115th 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.