Government Spending by Country 2025
Global Average
% of GDP
US Total Spending
USD annually
Highest % - Kiribati
% of GDP
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.
Government Spending Statistics & Data
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What You'll Find on This Page
- •Global: 38.7% average spending as % of GDP
- •Largest: US $6.3T, China $3.8T, Germany $1.8T
- •Highest %: Kiribati 88.7%, France 61.8%
- •Lowest %: Hong Kong 18%, Singapore 15%
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