Argentina Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Argentina's government spending was 20.32% in 2025, ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 3.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Argentina's government spending stood at 20.32% in 2025, a decline of +0.69% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 20.32% by 2025. Argentina ranked 83rd globally.
Argentina's government spending has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 26 years, with a notable peak of 26.18 in 2016, a stark contrast to its all-time trough of 10.33 in 1990. The country's government spending ratio has been steadily increasing, with the latest available figure standing at 20.32 in 2025, ranking it 83rd globally. This growth is comparable to Côte d'Ivoire's government spending ratio, which stood at 20.82 in 2025. Argentina's government spending has been on a gradual upward trend since the 1990s, with a notable increase in the 2010s. This upward trajectory may be influenced by the country's efforts to stimulate economic growth, although the 2025 figure still remains below the peak reached in 2016. A decline in government spending can be expected if Argentina were to adopt fiscal consolidation measures aimed at reducing its fiscal deficit and stabilizing its currency.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 19.71% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 20.32% | - | - |
| 2025 | 20.32% | −0.69% | #83 |
| 2023 | 21.01% | −0.86% | #29 |
| 2022 | 21.87% | −1.03% | #31 |
| 2021 | 22.90% | −2.94% | #43 |
| 2020 | 25.84% | +3.80% | #52 |
| 2019 | 22.04% | −0.63% | #55 |
| 2018 | 22.67% | −1.61% | #62 |
| 2017 | 24.28% | −1.90% | #69 |
| 2016 | 26.18% | +1.17% | #77 |
| 2015 | 25.01% | +0.44% | #71 |
| 2014 | 24.57% | +7.69% | #66 |
| 2004 | 16.88% | −2.96% | #29 |
| 2003 | 19.84% | +0.16% | #39 |
| 2002 | 19.68% | +2.68% | #32 |
| 2001 | 16.99% | +0.16% | #21 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Argentina matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
The provided news headlines do not directly address Argentina's government spending or its latest value of 20.32%. The articles discuss topics such as US monetary policy, geopolitical events like the Arab Spring, economic conditions in Mexico, US-China defense capabilities, and general theories on economic decline and debt. There is no specific information within these headlines that can be factually linked to Argentina's fiscal policy or expenditure levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Argentina's government spending was 20.32% in 2025. Ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 3.3% decrease from the previous year.
Argentina's government spending peaked at 26.18% in 2016.
The lowest government spending in Argentina was 10.33% in 1990.
Argentina ranks 83rd globally in government spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Argentina's government spending is projected to reach 20.32% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government spending of Argentina in 2025 was 20.32%. This ranks 83rd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Argentina Government Spending},
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publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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