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Budget analysis needs three views of the same allocation: its share of the total budget, its growth over the previous year, and its share of GDP. A rise in absolute terms can still be a real-terms cut if it grows slower than inflation or slower than the budget as a whole.
Share of budget
Share % = Sector allocation / Total budget x 100
Growth
Growth % = (Current allocation / Previous allocation - 1) x 100
Share of GDP
GDP share % = Sector allocation / GDP x 100
Indicative estimate only. Fees, entitlements, limits and formulas vary by jurisdiction, statute, policy wording and the facts of the case. This is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice — confirm with a qualified professional or the relevant authority.
Share of GDP, because it is comparable across countries and over time regardless of budget size or inflation.
Because if the allocation rises 5% while relevant costs rise 8%, the purchasing power of the budget line has fallen.