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.

The statistic shows the ratio of government expenditure to the gross domestic product (GDP) in Greece from 2020 to 2023, with projections up until 2029. In 2023, Greece's government spending amounted to about 49.55 percent of the gross domestic product. Greece's financial turmoil In 2011, the ratio of government expenditure to GDP in Greece started to decrease significantly from 53.73 percent to 46.36 percent in 2014. However, looking at Greece’s ratio compared to the other member states of the European Union, it shows that Greece - while still having a relatively high ratio - is not at the top of the list of countries with a high public ratio. Yet, Greece has a history of spending significantly more than it has been acquiring in government revenue. This unbalanced spending vs revenue situation is expected to change at some point between 2015 and 2016. When spending more than it received, Greece covered its yearly deficits by borrowing money to make up the difference. The accumulation of these deficits resulted in Greece’s growing debt, which in 2014 amounted to a total of 317.31 billion euros, and with the economic crisis, the country has had difficulties in paying back its large debts. However, it appears as if Greece is beginning to keep government spending below revenue in the near future. In order to recover, the country also needs economic growth, and according to the IMF, GDP is expected to increase after 2015 and along with it, Greece will likely see positive growth rates.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Government spending in Australia was last recorded at 26.5 percent of GDP in 2024 . This dataset provides - Australia Government Spending To Gdp- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, the ratio of government expenditure to GDP in Ireland was estimated at about 23.42 percent. Between 1995 and 2024, the figure dropped by approximately 16.87 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. The forecast shows the ratio will steadily grow by around 1.36 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.

In 2025, the ratio of government expenditure to GDP in Antigua and Barbuda stands at approximately 21.18 percent.Fluctuating rise between 1990 and 2025Between 1990 and 2025 a total increase by approximately 3.05 percentage points can be observed. This increase however did not happen continuously.Continuous decline between 2025 and 2030The ratio will amount to close to 20.47 percent in 2030, according to forecasts. Compared to 2025 this is an overall decrease by approximately 0.71 percentage points. This decrease reflects a consistent falling 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.

Government spending in Portugal was last recorded at 42.8 percent of GDP in 2024 . This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Portugal 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.

Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers), expressed as a percentage of GDP. It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. Divide total government expenditure for a given level of education (ex. primary, secondary, or all levels combined) by the GDP, and multiply by 100. A higher percentage of GDP spent on education shows a higher government priority for education, but also a higher capacity of the government to raise revenues for public spending, in relation to the size of the country's economy. When interpreting this indicator however, one should keep in mind in some countries, the private sector and/or households may fund a higher proportion of total funding for education, thus making government expenditure appear lower than in other countries. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/

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.


Related information about China Public Consumption: % of GDP

• 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 Italy was last recorded at 50.6 percent of GDP in 2024 . This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Italy 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 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.

Key information about Spain Public Consumption: % of GDP

• Spain Public Consumption accounted for 19.2 % of its Nominal GDP in Mar 2023, compared with a share of 21.8 % in the previous quarter.
• Spain Public Consumption share of Nominal GDP ratio is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1980 to Mar 2023, with an average number of 17.6 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 25.5 % in Jun 2020 and a record low of 13.5 % in Mar 1980.

CEIC calculates Government Consumption as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly Government Consumption Expenditure and quarterly Nominal GDP. National Statistics Institute provides Government Consumption Expenditure in EUR and Nominal GDP in EUR, based on ESA 2010. Government Consumption as % of Nominal GDP prior to Q1 1995 is based on ESA 1995 with benchmark year 1995.


Related information about Spain Public Consumption: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, Spain GDP expanded 3.8 % YoY in Mar 2023.
• Spain Nominal GDP reached 377.3 USD bn in Mar 2023.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 6.2 % in Mar 2023.
• Spain GDP Per Capita reached 27,002.6 USD in Dec 2020.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 24.2 % in Dec 2022.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 19.1 % in Mar 2023.
• Private Consumption accounted for 58.1 % in Mar 2023.

According to this statistic, the ratio of government expenditure to GDP in Estonia lies at approximately 44.42 percent in 2025.Fluctuating rise between 1995 and 2025Between 1995 and 2025 a total increase by approximately 4.89 percentage points can be observed. The data emphasizes however that this increase did not happen continuously.Fluctuating decline between 2025 and 2030The ratio will amount to around 44.19 percent in 2030, according to forecasts. There is an overall decrease by approximately 0.23 percentage points since 2025.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.

This statistic shows the ratio of government expenditure to GDP in Peru which lies at approximately 22.57 percent in 2025.Fluctuating rise between 2000 and 2025A total increase by approximately 0.83 percentage points can be seen between 2000 and 2025. This increase however did not happen continuously.Continuous decline between 2025 and 2030The ratio will stand at around 21.04 percent in 2030, according to forecasts. There is an overall decrease by approximately 1.53 percentage points since 2025. This decrease reflects a consistent falling 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.