Germany recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 2.80 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Germany Government Budget - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Germany BDF Forecast: Federal Budget: Revenue data was reported at 341.700 EUR bn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 322.100 EUR bn for 2017. Germany BDF Forecast: Federal Budget: Revenue data is updated yearly, averaging 322.100 EUR bn from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2018, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 341.700 EUR bn in 2018 and a record low of 316.800 EUR bn in 2016. Germany BDF Forecast: Federal Budget: Revenue data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.F018: Federal Government Revenue, Expenditure and Budget Balance: Forecast: Bundesministerium der Finanzen.

Germany recorded a government budget deficit of 20.92 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Germany Government Budget Value - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Germany DE: Defence Budget R&D: % of Total GBARD data was reported at 4.219 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.303 % for 2022. Germany DE: Defence Budget R&D: % of Total GBARD data is updated yearly, averaging 6.524 % from Dec 1981 (Median) to 2023, with 43 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.473 % in 1990 and a record low of 2.680 % in 2016. Germany DE: Defence Budget R&D: % of Total GBARD data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.OECD.MSTI: Government Budgets for Research and Development: OECD Member: Annual.

The data in this publication for Germany cover unified Germany from 1991 and western Germany only until 1990.

Between 1991 and 2021, the data for the PNP sector were included in the Government sector. In 2016, the method for calculating R&D coefficients was revised, introducing a break in series in the Higher Education sector. In particular, coefficients are thereafter based on time-use surveys.

From reference year 2014, the distribution of R&D personnel by occupation is requested in the government survey whereas it was previously estimated from data by qualification.

The method for calculating public-financed R&D in the business enterprise sector was reviewed, resulting in the revision of business enterprise R&D and the national total back to 1991.

In 1992 the methodology of the survey on resources devoted to R&D in the Government sector was changed.

For 1997, the methodology for allocating GBARD by socio-economic objective changed. For 1997 and from 2001 to 2015, the global budget reduction was not distributed proportionally across SEO by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Therefore, the sum of the breakdown for those years does not add to the total. From 2016 onwards the global reduction is distributed across SEO proportionally.

Germany DE: EU Budget: Revenue: National Contributions data was reported at 29,874.737 EUR mn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,723.616 EUR mn for 2022. Germany DE: EU Budget: Revenue: National Contributions data is updated yearly, averaging 29,874.737 EUR mn from Dec 2021 (Median) to 2023, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33,157.836 EUR mn in 2021 and a record low of 2,723.616 EUR mn in 2022. Germany DE: EU Budget: Revenue: National Contributions data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by European Commission's Directorate-General for Budget. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.DG BUDG: European Union Budget.

Germany DE: EU Budget: Exp: NE: Other Programmes data was reported at 1,587.150 EUR mn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,571.812 EUR mn for 2022. Germany DE: EU Budget: Exp: NE: Other Programmes data is updated yearly, averaging 1,571.812 EUR mn from Dec 2021 (Median) to 2023, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,587.150 EUR mn in 2023 and a record low of 1,267.752 EUR mn in 2021. Germany DE: EU Budget: Exp: NE: Other Programmes data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by European Commission's Directorate-General for Budget. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.DG BUDG: European Union Budget.

Government spending in Germany was last recorded at 49.5 percent of GDP in 2024 . This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Germany Government Spending to GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Germany - General gov. deficit (-) and surplus (+) was -2.30% in March of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Germany - General gov. deficit (-) and surplus (+) - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Germany - General gov. deficit (-) and surplus (+) reached a record high of 2.10% in June of 2019 and a record low of -8.30% in June of 2020.

DE: EU Budget: Exp: SM: Research & Innovation data was reported at 1,731.499 EUR mn in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,907.106 EUR mn for 2022. DE: EU Budget: Exp: SM: Research & Innovation data is updated yearly, averaging 1,731.499 EUR mn from Dec 2021 (Median) to 2023, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,907.106 EUR mn in 2022 and a record low of 1,244.227 EUR mn in 2021. DE: EU Budget: Exp: SM: Research & Innovation data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by European Commission's Directorate-General for Budget. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.DG BUDG: European Union Budget.

In 2022, total private consumer spending per German household was around 2,850 euros. This sum was made up of various types of costs, of which the largest share was taken up by housing, energy, and home maintenance. Other large spending groups included food and transport. To spend or not to spend On average, the graph at hand is a representation of the life of German consumers, and the financial decisions which must be made in terms of spending. Individual consumer goods recorded varying levels of expenditure over the years. For example, German consumers spent more on clothing and shoes after the COVID-19 pandemic than before. Food spending has also increased annually in recent years. While shoppers may not necessarily be buying more food than usual, higher food prices since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022 are a contributing factor. Many are taking a second look at their spending plans and budgets. Money worries Living costs have taken the hit among the German population, some of whom have already faced previous financial challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic. Not only more expensive grocery runs, but also climbing energy prices had the potential to stretch German household spending to a critical point. However, monthly inflation figures have been decreasing again since the end of 2022 and have come back to a normal level of around two percent.

Germany DE: EU Budget: Exp: European Public Administration data was reported at 290.699 EUR mn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 289.076 EUR mn for 2022. Germany DE: EU Budget: Exp: European Public Administration data is updated yearly, averaging 289.076 EUR mn from Dec 2021 (Median) to 2023, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 290.699 EUR mn in 2023 and a record low of 273.066 EUR mn in 2021. Germany DE: EU Budget: Exp: European Public Administration data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by European Commission's Directorate-General for Budget. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.DG BUDG: European Union Budget.

Germany DE: EU Budget: Exp: GP: External Action data was reported at 20.081 EUR mn in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 64.741 EUR mn for 2022. Germany DE: EU Budget: Exp: GP: External Action data is updated yearly, averaging 45.463 EUR mn from Dec 2021 (Median) to 2023, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.741 EUR mn in 2022 and a record low of 20.081 EUR mn in 2023. Germany DE: EU Budget: Exp: GP: External Action data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by European Commission's Directorate-General for Budget. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.DG BUDG: European Union Budget.

The German restaurant industry has been achieving growing revenues, but 2020 slashed this trend due to restrictions implemented during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, the tide seems to be turning. Compared to **** billion euros generated in 2019, around **** billion euros were recorded in 2022. Eating out and ordering in Germany has a lot to offer for fans of eating out, with a wide choice of international cuisine and budget options, especially in urban areas. Germany also has its share of Michelin star restaurants. Among the German population, around **** million people ate out sometimes in 2023, and **** million did so often. While figures did not change significantly compared to the previous year, Germany's inflation and rising energy costs throughout 2022 undoubtedly played a role in the population's decisions to eat out or stay in. An additional factor in possible future changes to actually going to restaurants may be the increasing number of locations connected to the online food delivery platform Lieferando. Future business Regardless of the eating out frequency among Germans, the industry is expected to keep on growing and making money. Forecasts regarding revenues in the restaurant industry are looking positive for the 2020s, predicting over ** billion U.S. dollars by 2024. The COVID-19 years left their mark. The same can be said for event catering.

Germany DE: EU Budget: Exp: Space data was reported at 554.085 EUR mn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 507.812 EUR mn for 2022. Germany DE: EU Budget: Exp: Space data is updated yearly, averaging 507.812 EUR mn from Dec 2021 (Median) to 2023, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 554.085 EUR mn in 2023 and a record low of 498.509 EUR mn in 2021. Germany DE: EU Budget: Exp: Space data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by European Commission's Directorate-General for Budget. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.DG BUDG: European Union Budget.

Germany DE: Civil Budget R&D: % of Total GBARD data was reported at 95.781 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 94.697 % for 2022. Germany DE: Civil Budget R&D: % of Total GBARD data is updated yearly, averaging 93.476 % from Dec 1981 (Median) to 2023, with 43 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 97.320 % in 2016 and a record low of 86.527 % in 1990. Germany DE: Civil Budget R&D: % of Total GBARD data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.OECD.MSTI: Government Budgets for Research and Development: OECD Member: Annual.

The data in this publication for Germany cover unified Germany from 1991 and western Germany only until 1990.

Between 1991 and 2021, the data for the PNP sector were included in the Government sector. In 2016, the method for calculating R&D coefficients was revised, introducing a break in series in the Higher Education sector. In particular, coefficients are thereafter based on time-use surveys.

From reference year 2014, the distribution of R&D personnel by occupation is requested in the government survey whereas it was previously estimated from data by qualification.

The method for calculating public-financed R&D in the business enterprise sector was reviewed, resulting in the revision of business enterprise R&D and the national total back to 1991.

In 1992 the methodology of the survey on resources devoted to R&D in the Government sector was changed.

For 1997, the methodology for allocating GBARD by socio-economic objective changed. For 1997 and from 2001 to 2015, the global budget reduction was not distributed proportionally across SEO by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Therefore, the sum of the breakdown for those years does not add to the total. From 2016 onwards the global reduction is distributed across SEO proportionally.

Germany BDF Forecast: Federal Budget: Revenue: ow Tax data was reported at 321.300 EUR bn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 301.000 EUR bn for 2017. Germany BDF Forecast: Federal Budget: Revenue: ow Tax data is updated yearly, averaging 301.000 EUR bn from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2018, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 321.300 EUR bn in 2018 and a record low of 289.000 EUR bn in 2016. Germany BDF Forecast: Federal Budget: Revenue: ow Tax data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.F018: Federal Government Revenue, Expenditure and Budget Balance: Forecast: Bundesministerium der Finanzen.

Germany DE: EU Budget: Exp: EU as a Global Partner (GP) data was reported at 23.080 EUR mn in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 68.049 EUR mn for 2022. Germany DE: EU Budget: Exp: EU as a Global Partner (GP) data is updated yearly, averaging 58.907 EUR mn from Dec 2021 (Median) to 2023, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68.049 EUR mn in 2022 and a record low of 23.080 EUR mn in 2023. Germany DE: EU Budget: Exp: EU as a Global Partner (GP) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by European Commission's Directorate-General for Budget. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.DG BUDG: European Union Budget.

Germany DE: EU Budget: Exp: Single Market data was reported at 84.467 EUR mn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 43.585 EUR mn for 2022. Germany DE: EU Budget: Exp: Single Market data is updated yearly, averaging 43.585 EUR mn from Dec 2021 (Median) to 2023, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 84.467 EUR mn in 2023 and a record low of 34.367 EUR mn in 2021. Germany DE: EU Budget: Exp: Single Market data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by European Commission's Directorate-General for Budget. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.DG BUDG: European Union Budget.

The United States led the ranking of the countries with the highest military spending in 2023, with 916 billion U.S. dollars dedicated to the military. That constituted over 40 percent of the total military spending worldwide that year, which amounted to 2.4 trillion U.S. dollars. This amounted to 3.5 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), placing the U.S. lower in the ranking of military expenditure as a percentage of GDP than for instance Saudi Arabia, Israel, Algeria, and Russia. China was the second largest military spender with an estimated 296 billion U.S. dollars spent, with Russia following in third. Defense budgetAccording to the U.S. Congressional Budget Office, the outlays for defense will rise to 1.1 trillion U.S. dollars by 2033. The largest parts of the budget are dedicated to the Departments of the Navy and the Air Force. The budget for the U.S. Air Force for 2024 was nearly 260 billion U.S. dollars.Global military spendingThe value of military spending globally has grown steadily in the past years and reached 2.44 trillion U.S. dollars in 2023. Reasons for this are the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, the war in Gaza, as well as increasing tensions in the South China Sea. North America is by far the leading region worldwide in terms of expenditure on the military.

Germany BDF Forecast: Federal Budget: Fiscal Balance data was reported at -5.800 EUR bn in 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of -1.900 EUR bn for 2018. Germany BDF Forecast: Federal Budget: Fiscal Balance data is updated yearly, averaging -3.850 EUR bn from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2019, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.200 EUR bn in 2016 and a record low of -7.000 EUR bn in 2017. Germany BDF Forecast: Federal Budget: Fiscal Balance data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.F018: Federal Government Revenue, Expenditure and Budget Balance: Forecast: Bundesministerium der Finanzen.