Historical gov spending gdp in Russia

Russia: Historical gov spending gdp was 36.87 in 2024. β—† 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

Historical gov spending gdp in Russia, 1885–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for historical gov spending gdp 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, historical gov spending gdp in Russia peaked at 39.68 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 4.31, in 1936.

That places Russia 52nd out of 151 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

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 β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is historical gov spending gdp in Russia?
Historical gov spending gdp in Russia was 36.87 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest historical gov spending gdp recorded in Russia?
The highest recorded value was 39.68 in 1998.
What is the lowest historical gov spending gdp recorded in Russia?
The lowest recorded value was 4.31 in 1936.
How does Russia rank for historical gov spending gdp?
Russia ranks 52nd out of 151 countries with data for 2024.
Is historical gov spending gdp 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 Historical gov spending gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Historical gov spending gdp
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
151 places, 9,265 data points, 1800–2024
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