United States Government Spending to GDP

37.7%▼ −0.03 pt

Dec 2025 · Annual

Government Spending to GDP in United States fell to 37.7% in Dec 2025 from 37.7% in Dec 2024.

United States Government Spending to GDP, 2001–2025
ActualPreviousHighestLowestDatesFrequency
37.7%37.7%44.7%Dec 202032.8%Dec 20012001 – 2025Annual

About this series

Government Spending to GDP in United States averaged 36.6% from 2001 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 44.7% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 32.8% in Dec 2001. The series is reported yearly with history from 2001.

Source & methodology

International Monetary Fund · IMF. Data is also available free of charge from the IMF

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