Azerbaijan Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Azerbaijan's government spending was 28.99% in 2025, ranked 61st globally. This represents a 26.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1994–2025.
Overview
Azerbaijan's government spending stood at 28.99% in 2025, a rise of +5.98% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 28.99% by 2025. Azerbaijan ranked 61st globally.
Azerbaijan's government spending as a percentage of GDP has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past two decades. At its peak in 1994, the country's government spending reached 34.20% of GDP, a level that would remain unmatched for nearly a decade. Conversely, government spending hit a trough in 1996, plummeting to 15.81% of GDP. The country's government spending has since gradually increased, reaching 28.99% of GDP in 2025. This value ranks Azerbaijan 61st globally. When compared to its peers, Azerbaijan's government spending is slightly lower than that of Uzbekistan, which stands at 29.04% of GDP. The recent trajectory suggests a moderate increase in government spending, which may be influenced by the country's economic development and energy sector performance. A significant shift in the country's economic priorities or a change in global energy prices could potentially alter the trajectory of government spending in Azerbaijan.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 28.99% | - | - |
| 2025 | 28.99% | +5.98% | #61 |
| 2022 | 23.01% | −4.14% | #38 |
| 2021 | 27.14% | −6.79% | #57 |
| 2020 | 33.93% | +9.65% | #83 |
| 2019 | 24.28% | +2.88% | #65 |
| 2018 | 21.40% | −6.56% | #52 |
| 2017 | 27.96% | +0.76% | #90 |
| 2016 | 27.20% | +2.41% | #85 |
| 2015 | 24.79% | +2.69% | #70 |
| 2014 | 22.10% | +1.18% | #54 |
| 2013 | 20.93% | −1.26% | #48 |
| 2012 | 22.19% | +3.71% | #53 |
| 2011 | 18.48% | −2.39% | #36 |
| 2010 | 20.87% | −2.21% | #47 |
| 2009 | 23.08% | +4.57% | #49 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Azerbaijan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Azerbaijan's government spending was 28.99% in 2025. Ranked 61st globally. This represents a 26.0% increase from the previous year.
Azerbaijan's government spending peaked at 34.20% in 1994.
The lowest government spending in Azerbaijan was 15.81% in 1996.
Azerbaijan ranks 61st globally in government spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Azerbaijan's government spending is projected to reach 28.99% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government spending of Azerbaijan in 2025 was 28.99%. This ranks 61st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_azerbaijan_government-spending,
title = {Azerbaijan Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/azerbaijan/government-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}