United Kingdom Government Spending to GDP
43.6%▼ −0.04 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Government Spending to GDP in United Kingdom fell to 43.6% in Dec 2025 from 43.7% in Dec 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.6% | 43.7% | 49.3%Dec 2020 | 33.6%Dec 1989 | 1980 – 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Government Spending to GDP in United Kingdom averaged 39.3% from 1990 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 49.3% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 33.6% in Dec 1989. The series is reported yearly with history from 1980.
Source & methodology
International Monetary Fund · IMF. Data is also available free of charge from the IMF
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