Government spending vs gdp per capita in Russia

Russia: Government spending vs gdp per capita was 36.87 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
36.87
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
52nd
of 151 countries
All-time high
39.68
in 1998
All-time low
4.31
in 1936
Years of data
68
1885–2024

Government spending vs gdp per capita in Russia, 1885–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government spending vs gdp per capita in Russia is 36.87, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and up 5.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government spending vs gdp per capita in Russia peaked at 39.68 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 4.31, in 1936.

Russia ranks 52nd of 151 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Government spending vs gdp per capita in Russia, year by year

Annual values for Government spending vs gdp per capita in Russia, 1885 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1885 13.09
1886 14.22 +8.6%
1887 11.54 -18.8%
1888 11.03 -4.4%
1889 12.6 +14.2%
1890 14.24 +13.0%
1891 15.07 +5.9%
1892 14.49 -3.9%
1893 12.61 -13.0%
1894 13.12 +4.0%
1895 15.63 +19.2%
1896 14.95 -4.3%
1897 15.21 +1.7%
1898 15.44 +1.5%
1899 14.34 -7.2%
1900 15.94 +11.2%
1901 15.71 -1.4%
1902 16.63 +5.8%
1903 17.07 +2.6%
1904 20.37 +19.4%
1905 23.82 +16.9%
1906 21.15 -11.2%
1907 18.31 -13.4%
1908 16.97 -7.3%
1909 15.89 -6.3%
1910 14.79 -7.0%
1911 16.17 +9.3%
1912 15.16 -6.2%
1928 5.71 -62.4%
1929 7.75 +35.8%
1930 12.65 +63.2%
1931 8.54 -32.5%
1932 6.22 -27.2%
1933 4.63 -25.6%
1934 4.84 +4.5%
1935 4.47 -7.7%
1936 4.31 -3.5%
1937 4.42 +2.6%
1938 5.74 +29.7%
1939 6.54 +14.0%
1940 5.49 -16.1%
1998 39.68 +622.8%
1999 34.29 -13.6%
2000 30.65 -10.6%
2001 31.46 +2.7%
2002 33.82 +7.5%
2003 32.6 -3.6%
2004 29.63 -9.1%
2005 29.46 -0.6%
2006 29.04 -1.4%
2007 31.94 +10.0%
2008 32.01 +0.2%
2009 38.6 +20.6%
2010 35.5 -8.0%
2011 33.26 -6.3%
2012 34.03 +2.3%
2013 34.65 +1.8%
2014 34.94 +0.8%
2015 35.27 +1.0%
2016 36.59 +3.7%
2017 34.83 -4.8%
2018 32.62 -6.3%
2019 33.75 +3.5%
2020 39.15 +16.0%
2021 34.94 -10.8%
2022 35.16 +0.6%
2023 35.7 +1.5%
2024 36.87 +3.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1880s 12.5 11.03 14.22 5
1890s 14.51 12.61 15.63 10
1900s 18.19 15.71 23.82 10
1910s 15.37 14.79 16.17 3
1920s 6.73 5.71 7.75 2
1930s 6.24 4.31 12.65 10
1940s 5.49 5.49 5.49 1
1990s 36.98 34.29 39.68 2
2000s 31.92 29.04 38.6 10
2010s 34.54 32.62 36.59 10
2020s 36.37 34.94 39.15 5

Countries ranked near Russia

  1. 49 United States 37.92 compare
  2. 50 Mongolia 37.5 compare
  3. 51 Grenada 37.09 compare
  4. 53 Algeria 36.79 compare
  5. 54 North Macedonia 36.73 compare
  6. 55 Bulgaria 36.65 compare

See the full ranking of 151 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is government spending vs gdp per capita in Russia?
Government spending vs gdp per capita in Russia was 36.87 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest government spending vs gdp per capita recorded in Russia?
The highest recorded value was 39.68 in 1998.
What is the lowest government spending vs gdp per capita recorded in Russia?
The lowest recorded value was 4.31 in 1936.
How does Russia rank for government spending vs gdp per capita?
Russia ranks 52nd out of 151 countries with data for 2024.
Is government spending vs gdp per capita rising or falling in Russia?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Russia data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Government spending vs gdp per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Government spending vs gdp per capita
Source
Our World in Data
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CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
151 places, 9,265 data points, 1800–2024
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