Which has higher central government spending as share of gdp, Angola or Gabon?

Angola, at 14.6% against 14.1% in Gabon as of 2019.

How many years of comparable data are there for Angola and Gabon?

8 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2019.

Where does this data come from?

International Monetary Fund (IMF), OECD, and World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Central government spending as share of GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Angola vs Gabon: Central government spending as share of GDP

Angola

14.6%

in 2019

Gabon

14.1%

in 2021

Angola rank

135th

Gabon rank

136th

Central government spending as share of GDP over time

Angola
Gabon

How they compare

Angola currently reports 14.6% against 14.1% in Gabon, a difference of 0.5%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 8 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Angola ahead.

Angola ranks 135th and Gabon ranks 136th of 157 countries.

Angola has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher central government spending as share of gdp, Angola or Gabon?: Angola, at 14.6% against 14.1% in Gabon as of 2019.
What is the difference in central government spending as share of gdp between Angola and Gabon?: 0.5%, with Angola ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Angola and Gabon?: 8 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2019.
How do Angola and Gabon rank globally for central government spending as share of gdp?: Angola ranks 135th and Gabon ranks 136th of 157 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Monetary Fund (IMF), OECD, and World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Central government spending as share of GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Central government spending as share of GDP
Unit: % of GDP
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF), OECD, and World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 157 places, 4,442 data points, 1972–2024
Last refreshed: 28 August 2026

Central government expense (cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services), as share of GDP. It excludes capital investment, such as infrastructure or equipment.