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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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 China stood at about 32.95 percent in 2024. From 1982 to 2024, the ratio rose by approximately 8.72 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 0.96 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.

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.

Turkey: Government spending as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2023 is 13.62 percent, an increase from 11.65 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 16.14 percent, based on data from 130 countries. Historically, the average for Turkey from 1960 to 2023 is 11.63 percent. The minimum value, 7.52 percent, was reached in 1985 while the maximum of 15.66 percent was recorded in 2009.

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.

In 2024, the ratio of government expenditure to GDP in Sweden was estimated at approximately 49.30 percent. Between 1980 and 2024, the figure dropped by around 10.45 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. The ratio is forecast to decline by about 1.74 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.

Ireland: Government spending as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2023 is 12.3 percent, an increase from 11.38 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 16.14 percent, based on data from 130 countries. Historically, the average for Ireland from 1970 to 2023 is 17.17 percent. The minimum value, 11.38 percent, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 22.14 percent was recorded in 1981.

Uganda: Government spending as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2023 is 9.45 percent, a decline from 9.79 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 16.14 percent, based on data from 130 countries. Historically, the average for Uganda from 1960 to 2023 is 10.54 percent. The minimum value, 6.59 percent, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 16.79 percent was recorded in 2002.

New Zealand: Government spending as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2022 is 21.11 percent, an increase from 21.1 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 16.41 percent, based on data from 155 countries. Historically, the average for New Zealand from 1970 to 2022 is 17.95 percent. The minimum value, 14.5 percent, was reached in 1973 while the maximum of 21.11 percent was recorded in 2022.

The average for 2023 based on 8 countries was 18.24 percent. The highest value was in Libya: 31.82 percent and the lowest value was in Egypt: 6.79 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in United States was reported at 5.44 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Public spending on education, total (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

The Bahamas: Government spending as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2023 is 12.96 percent, a decline from 13.3 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 16.14 percent, based on data from 130 countries. Historically, the average for the Bahamas from 1977 to 2023 is 12.34 percent. The minimum value, 9.18 percent, was reached in 1999 while the maximum of 18.48 percent was recorded in 2020.

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The ratio of government expenditure to GDP in France was estimated at about 57.16 percent in 2024. From 1980 to 2024, the ratio rose by approximately 10.30 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 0.37 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.

Mauritania: Government spending as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2023 is 18.15 percent, an increase from 17.96 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 16.14 percent, based on data from 130 countries. Historically, the average for Mauritania from 1966 to 2023 is 24.87 percent. The minimum value, 10.46 percent, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 55.1 percent was recorded in 1977.

Mauritius: Government spending as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2023 is 14.23 percent, a decline from 15.96 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 16.14 percent, based on data from 130 countries. Historically, the average for Mauritius from 1976 to 2023 is 13.8 percent. The minimum value, 10.36 percent, was reached in 1986 while the maximum of 17.57 percent was recorded in 2020.