Government spending in the United States was last recorded at 39.7 percent of GDP in 2024 . This dataset provides - United States Government Spending To Gdp- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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Key information about US Public Consumption: % of GDP

• United States Public Consumption accounted for 13.4 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a share of 13.4 % in the previous quarter.
• US Public Consumption share of Nominal GDP ratio is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1947 to Dec 2024, with an average number of 15.7 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 18.3 % in Dec 1953 and a record low of 12.3 % in Sep 1950.

CEIC calculates Government Consumption as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly Government Consumption Expenditure and quarterly Nominal GDP. Government Consumption Expenditure is calculated as the sum of National Defence Consumption, Nondefence Consumption and State and Local Government Consumption. The Bureau of Economic Analysis provides Government Consumption Expenditure in USD and Nominal GDP in USD.


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• In the latest reports, US GDP expanded 1.8 % YoY in Mar 2023.
• US Nominal GDP reached 6,632.4 USD bn in Mar 2023.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 5.3 % in Mar 2023.
• US GDP Per Capita reached 59,484.0 USD in Dec 2017.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 16.0 % in Mar 2023.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 20.7 % in Mar 2023.
• Private Consumption accounted for 68.8 % in Dec 2024.

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Key information about China Public Consumption: % of GDP

• China Public Consumption accounted for 16.5 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2023, compared with a share of 16.1 % in the previous year.
• China Public Consumption share of Nominal GDP ratio is updated yearly, available from Dec 1952 to Dec 2023, with an average number of 13.8 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 16.9 % in Dec 2020 and a record low of 8.7 % in Dec 1959.

CEIC calculates Government Consumption as % of Nominal GDP from annual Government Consumption Expenditure and annual Nominal GDP. The National Bureau of Statistics provides Government Consumption Expenditure in local currency and Nominal GDP in local currency.


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• In the latest reports, China GDP expanded 4.5 % YoY in Mar 2023.
• China Nominal GDP reached 4,166.8 USD bn in Mar 2023.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 0.4 % in Mar 2023.
• China GDP Per Capita reached 12,621.7 USD in Dec 2023.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 44.3 % in Dec 2023.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 42.1 % in Dec 2023.
• Private Consumption accounted for 39.2 % in Dec 2023.

Government spending In the Euro Area was last recorded at 49.6 percent of GDP in 2024 . This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Government Spending to GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Key information about Vietnam Public Consumption: % of GDP

• Vietnam Public Consumption accounted for 9.0 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2022, compared with a share of 9.6 % in the previous year.
• Vietnam Public Consumption share of Nominal GDP ratio is updated yearly, available from Dec 2010 to Dec 2022, with an average number of 10.1 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 10.9 % in Dec 2013 and a record low of 9.0 % in Dec 2022.

CEIC calculates Government Consumption as % of Nominal GDP from annual Government Consumption Expenditure and annual Nominal GDP. General Statistics Office provides Government Consumption Expenditure and Nominal GDP in local currency.


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• In the latest reports, Vietnam GDP expanded 11.8 % YoY in Dec 2022.
• Vietnam Nominal GDP reached 362.6 USD bn in Dec 2021.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 3.9 % in Sep 2022.
• Vietnam GDP Per Capita reached 3,716.8 USD in Dec 2021.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 36.1 % in Dec 2022.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 33.4 % in Dec 2022.
• Private Consumption accounted for 54.9 % in Dec 2022.

Government spending in Japan was last recorded at 39.4 percent of GDP in 2024 . This dataset provides - Japan Government Spending To Gdp- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Germany Public Consumption: % of GDP

• Germany Public Consumption accounted for 23.4 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a share of 22.0 % in the previous quarter.
• Germany Public Consumption share of Nominal GDP ratio is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1991 to Dec 2024, with an average number of 19.4 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 23.5 % in Jun 2020 and a record low of 17.4 % in Sep 2007.

CEIC calculates Government Consumption as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly Government Consumption Expenditure and quarterly Nominal GDP. Statistisches Bundesamt provides Government Consumption Expenditure in EUR and Nominal GDP in EUR.


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• In the latest reports, Germany GDP contracted 0.5 % YoY in Mar 2023.
• Germany Nominal GDP reached 1,072.8 USD bn in Mar 2023.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 6.2 % in Mar 2023.
• Germany GDP Per Capita reached 48,562.1 USD in Dec 2022.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 29.6 % in Mar 2023.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 21.2 % in Dec 2024.
• Private Consumption accounted for 53.0 % in Dec 2024.

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The ratio of government expenditure to GDP in the United States stood at about 37.59 percent in 2024. From 2001 to 2024, the ratio rose by approximately 4.79 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. Between 2024 and 2030, the ratio will rise by around 0.27 percentage points, showing an overall upward trend with periodic ups and downs.Shown here is the general government expenditure as a share of the national gross domestic product. As defined by the International Monetary Fund, the general government expenditure consists of total expense and the net acquisition of nonfinancial assets. The gross domestic product represents the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.

General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP) in China was reported at 17.19 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. China - General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

The ratio of government expenditure to GDP in Finland was estimated at approximately 57.42 percent in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the ratio rose by around 13.56 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The ratio is forecast to decline by about 1.64 percentage points from 2024 to 2030, fluctuating as it trends downward.Shown here is the general government expenditure as a share of the national gross domestic product. As defined by the International Monetary Fund, the general government expenditure consists of total expense and the net acquisition of nonfinancial assets. The gross domestic product represents the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.

In 2024, the ratio of government expenditure to GDP in Taiwan was estimated at about 17.55 percent. Between 1980 and 2024, the figure dropped by approximately 7.25 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. The forecast shows the ratio will steadily grow by around 2.22 percentage points from 2024 to 2030.Shown here is the general government expenditure as a share of the national gross domestic product. As defined by the International Monetary Fund, the general government expenditure consists of total expense and the net acquisition of nonfinancial assets. The gross domestic product represents the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.

Key information about EU Public Consumption: % of GDP

• European Union Public Consumption accounted for 22.4 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a share of 21.0 % in the previous quarter.
• EU Public Consumption share of Nominal GDP ratio is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1995 to Dec 2024, with an average number of 20.7 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 23.9 % in Jun 2020 and a record low of 19.1 % in Sep 2007.

CEIC calculates Government Consumption as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly Government Consumption Expenditure and quarterly Nominal GDP. Eurostat provides Government Consumption Expenditure in EUR and Nominal GDP in EUR. European Union stands for EU27 excluding UK.


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• In the latest reports, EU GDP expanded 1.0 % YoY in Mar 2023.
• EU Nominal GDP reached 4,430.4 USD bn in Mar 2023.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 6.5 % in Mar 2023.
• EU GDP Per Capita reached 38,468.8 USD in Dec 2021.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 25.7 % in Dec 2024.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 21.9 % in Dec 2024.
• Private Consumption accounted for 51.9 % in Dec 2024.

Costa Rica CR: GDP: % of GDP: Final Consumption Expenditure: General Government data was reported at 14.873 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15.396 % for 2022. Costa Rica CR: GDP: % of GDP: Final Consumption Expenditure: General Government data is updated yearly, averaging 14.526 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.221 % in 1980 and a record low of 10.351 % in 1960. Costa Rica CR: GDP: % of GDP: Final Consumption Expenditure: General Government data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Share of GDP. General government final consumption expenditure (formerly general government consumption) includes all government current expenditures for purchases of goods and services (including compensation of employees). It also includes most expenditures on national defense and security, but excludes government military expenditures that are part of government capital formation.;World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.;Weighted average;

Iran IR: GDP: Government Consumption Expenditure data was reported at 1,752,057,000.000 IRR mn in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,449,059,090.366 IRR mn for 2015. Iran IR: GDP: Government Consumption Expenditure data is updated yearly, averaging 2,949,308.786 IRR mn from Dec 1959 (Median) to 2016, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,752,057,000.000 IRR mn in 2016 and a record low of 31,866.768 IRR mn in 1959. Iran IR: GDP: Government Consumption Expenditure data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.IMF.IFS: Gross Domestic Product: by Expenditure: Annual. The ending period of the reported fiscal year is standardized to December when data is reported to IMF. Annual data provided by Local authorities may have different ending period than December. Quarterly data provided by IMF is not directly comparable to quarterly data provided by Local Authorities. Due to different ending periods of the years, fiscal quarters may correspond to different calendar quarters.

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Key information about India Public Consumption: % of GDP

• India Public Consumption accounted for 8.7 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a share of 10.0 % in the previous quarter.
• India Public Consumption share of Nominal GDP ratio is updated quarterly, available from Jun 1996 to Dec 2024, with an average number of 10.8 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 17.7 % in Mar 1998 and a record low of 8.0 % in Mar 2016.

CEIC calculates Government Consumption as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly Government Consumption Expenditure and quarterly Nominal GDP. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation provides Government Consumption Expenditure in local currency and Nominal GDP in local currency, based on SNA 2008 at 2011-2012 prices. Government Consumption as % of Nominal GDP prior to Q2 2011 is based on a combination of SNA 2008 and SNA 1993, at 2004-2005 prices and prior to Q2 2004 is based on SNA 1993, at 1990-2000 prices.


Related information about India Public Consumption: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, India GDP expanded 6.1 % YoY in Mar 2023.
• India Nominal GDP reached 873.7 USD bn in Mar 2023.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 4.1 % in Mar 2023.
• India GDP Per Capita reached 2,452.2 USD in Mar 2023.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 30.7 % in Mar 2024.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 30.5 % in Dec 2024.
• Private Consumption accounted for 64.8 % in Dec 2024.

Colombia CO: GDP: Growth: Final Consumption Expenditure: General Government data was reported at 1.614 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.849 % for 2022. Colombia CO: GDP: Growth: Final Consumption Expenditure: General Government data is updated yearly, averaging 4.741 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2023, with 63 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.232 % in 1971 and a record low of -4.722 % in 1972. Colombia CO: GDP: Growth: Final Consumption Expenditure: General Government data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Colombia – Table CO.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Annual Growth Rate. Annual percentage growth of general government final consumption expenditure based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2015 prices, expressed in U.S. dollars. General government final consumption expenditure (general government consumption) includes all government current expenditures for purchases of goods and services (including compensation of employees). It also includes most expenditures on national defense and security, but excludes government military expenditures that are part of government capital formation.;World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.;Weighted average;