Expense (% of GDP)
Expense is cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services. It includes compensation of employees (such as wages and salaries), interest and subsidies, grants, social benefits, and other expenses such as rent and dividends. More info »
1974
1980
1985
1991
1996
2002
2007
2013
2018
-2.00
0.00
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
16.00
18.00
South Asia
Data source: World Bank, World Development Indicators - Last updated January 1, 2020