Argentina vs Bolivia: Central government spending as share of GDP

Argentina
21.0%
in 2023
Bolivia
21.8%
in 2007
Argentina rank
103rd
Bolivia rank
102nd

Central government spending as share of GDP over time

  • Argentina
  • Bolivia
0102030198620042023

How they compare

Bolivia currently reports 21.8% against 21.0% in Argentina, a difference of 0.8%.

Across all 15 years both countries report, Bolivia has been ahead every year.

Argentina ranks 103rd and Bolivia ranks 102nd of 157 countries.

Bolivia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Argentina Bolivia Difference Ahead
1990s 14.0% 18.2% 4.2% Bolivia
2000s 18.0% 25.8% 7.8% Bolivia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher central government spending as share of gdp, Argentina or Bolivia?
Bolivia, at 21.8% against 21.0% in Argentina as of 2007.
What is the difference in central government spending as share of gdp between Argentina and Bolivia?
0.8%, with Bolivia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Bolivia?
15 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2004.
How do Argentina and Bolivia rank globally for central government spending as share of gdp?
Argentina ranks 103rd and Bolivia ranks 102nd 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

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.