Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
47.88%+1.85% (+4.0%)
Year 2025Rank #6 GlobalPeak 51.16% (2020)Source World Bank
Austria Government Spending (1972–2025)
Overview
Austria's government spending stood at 47.88% in 2025, a rise of +1.85% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 47.88% by 2025. Austria ranked 6th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Austria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austria's government spending?▾
Austria's government spending was 47.88% in 2025. Ranked 6th globally. This represents a 4.0% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest government spending in Austria?▾
Austria's government spending peaked at 51.16% in 2020.
What was the lowest government spending in Austria?▾
The lowest government spending in Austria was 26.02% in 1972.
How does Austria rank in government spending?▾
Austria ranks 6th globally in government spending as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for government spending?▾
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the projected government spending of Austria in 2025?▾
Austria's government spending is projected to reach 47.88% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the government spending of Austria in 2025?▾
The government spending of Austria in 2025 was 47.88%. This ranks 6th in the world.
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title = {Austria Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/austria/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}