Government Spending by Country 2025
Global Average
% of GDP
US Total Spending
USD annually
Highest % - Kiribati
% of GDP
Highest Government Spending (% of GDP)
Largest Government Budgets (Billions USD)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Understanding Government Spending
Government spending measures public expenditure as a percentage of GDP. The US spends $6.3 trillion annually (37% of GDP). Our fiscal data tracksspending by country, budget sizes, and expenditure trends.
Also known as public expenditure, government budget, and fiscal spending, this metric is closely related to taxation, debt, and economic policy.
Our spending statistics covers multiple dimensions including by country, by sector (healthcare, defense, education), and over time.
How We Calculate Government Spending
Our live counters use verified data from IMF Fiscal Monitor, converted to real-time estimates using linear interpolation. All calculations are transparent and documented.
Data compiled by: CreatorMeter Research Team
Sources verified: 2025-12-23