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.

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.

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The ratio of government expenditure to GDP in the United Kingdom was approximately 44.04 percent in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the ratio rose by around five percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The ratio is forecast to decline by about 1.14 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.

Government spending In the Euro Area was last recorded at 49.5 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.

This dataset provides values for GOVERNMENT SPENDING TO GDP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

In 2024, the ratio of government expenditure to GDP in Denmark was estimated at about 46.46 percent. Between 1980 and 2024, the figure dropped by approximately 6.26 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. From 2024 to 2030, the ratio will rise by around 2.97 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.

Hong Kong: Government spending as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2024 is 12.84 percent, a decline from 13.31 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 14.67 percent, based on data from 101 countries. Historically, the average for Hong Kong from 1960 to 2024 is 7.98 percent. The minimum value, 5.17 percent, was reached in 1965 while the maximum of 14.34 percent was recorded in 2022.

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Government spending in France was last recorded at 57.1 percent of GDP in 2024 . This dataset provides the latest reported value for - France Government Spending to GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The ratio of government expenditure to GDP in Germany amounted to about 49.51 percent in 2024. Between 1991 and 2024, the ratio rose by approximately 2.97 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The ratio will steadily rise by around 2.54 percentage points over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.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.

Ukraine: Government spending as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2024 is 37.92 percent, a decline from 41.86 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 14.67 percent, based on data from 101 countries. Historically, the average for Ukraine from 1989 to 2024 is 20.71 percent. The minimum value, 15.98 percent, was reached in 1993 while the maximum of 41.86 percent was recorded in 2023.

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Japan: Government spending as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2022 is 21.57 percent, an increase from 21.25 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 16.72 percent, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Japan from 1970 to 2022 is 16.18 percent. The minimum value, 10.88 percent, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 21.57 percent was recorded in 2022.

India: Government spending as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2024 is 10.14 percent, a decline from 10.31 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 14.67 percent, based on data from 101 countries. Historically, the average for India from 1960 to 2024 is 10.14 percent. The minimum value, 6.57 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 12.18 percent was recorded in 1999.

Argentina: Government spending as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2024 is 15.03 percent, a decline from 16.39 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 14.67 percent, based on data from 101 countries. Historically, the average for Argentina from 1960 to 2024 is 11.95 percent. The minimum value, 2.98 percent, was reached in 1992 while the maximum of 18.1 percent was recorded in 2015.

Ethiopia: Government spending as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2024 is 5.53 percent, a decline from 6.32 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 14.67 percent, based on data from 101 countries. Historically, the average for Ethiopia from 2011 to 2024 is 9.22 percent. The minimum value, 5.53 percent, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 15.49 percent was recorded in 2017.

Germany: Government spending as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2023 is 21.23 percent, a decline from 21.52 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 16.14 percent, based on data from 156 countries. Historically, the average for Germany from 1970 to 2023 is 19.52 percent. The minimum value, 16.19 percent, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 21.73 percent was recorded in 2020.

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Switzerland: Government spending as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2023 is 11.26 percent, an increase from 11.23 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 16.14 percent, based on data from 156 countries. Historically, the average for Switzerland from 1970 to 2023 is 10.68 percent. The minimum value, 7.77 percent, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 12.13 percent was recorded in 2020.