die Staatsquote
Translation
tax-to-GDP ratio, government spending as a percentage of GDP
Examples
Die Staatsquote ist in diesem Jahr gestiegen.
The tax-to-GDP ratio has risen this year.
Eine hohe Staatsquote kann die Wirtschaft belasten.
A high tax-to-GDP ratio can burden the economy.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) tax-to-GDP ratio The government wants to lower the tax-to-GDP ratio.
Similar Words
Abgabenquote (ratio of taxes and social security contributions to GDP)
Etymology
From 'Staat' (state) + 'Quote' (quota, rate, share). The 'share' of the economy represented by state spending.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'Quote' (quota/share) of the economy that the 'Staat' (state) takes up through spending.