Belgium vs Malaysia: Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of
Belgium
12.9%
in 2022
Malaysia
12.8%
in 2021
Belgium rank
72nd
Malaysia rank
73rd
Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of over time
- Belgium
- Malaysia
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 12.9% against 12.8% in Malaysia, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Malaysia has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 72nd and Malaysia ranks 73rd of 117 countries.
Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.7% | 21.7% | 9.9% | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 12.4% | 18.3% | 5.9% | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of, Belgium or Malaysia?
- Belgium, at 12.9% against 12.8% in Malaysia as of 2022.
- What is the difference in current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of between Belgium and Malaysia?
- 0.1%, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Malaysia?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2021.
- How do Belgium and Malaysia rank globally for current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of?
- Belgium ranks 72nd and Malaysia ranks 73rd of 117 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of total expenditure in primary public institutions (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release