Belarus Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Belarus's government spending was 27.87% in 2025, ranked 68th globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Belarus's government spending stood at 27.87% in 2025, a decline of +0.60% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 27.87% by 2025. Belarus ranked 68th globally.
Belarus’s government spending as a share of gross domestic product has fallen markedly since the early 1990s, slipping from an all‑time peak of 36.37 % in 1993 to a trough of 24.68 % in 2002, before stabilising at 27.87 % in 2025, a level that places the country 68th in the world. The 33‑year series shows a gradual downward trend after the post‑Soviet surge, reflecting fiscal consolidation and lower public investment relative to output. By comparison, Japan’s 2025 government‑spending ratio of 27.19 % and Albania’s identical 27.87 % illustrate that Belarus now clusters with middle‑income economies rather than the higher‑spending patterns of its former Soviet peers. The modest rise from the 2002 trough suggests a limited re‑expansion of the fiscal envelope, but sustaining or increasing this share will likely depend on structural reforms, demographic pressures and the capacity of the state to mobilise revenue without undermining macro‑stability.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 27.68% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 27.87% | - | - |
| 2025 | 27.87% | −0.60% | #68 |
| 2023 | 28.47% | +0.20% | #48 |
| 2022 | 28.27% | +0.39% | #53 |
| 2021 | 27.87% | −2.05% | #59 |
| 2020 | 29.93% | +1.34% | #68 |
| 2019 | 28.59% | +0.42% | #82 |
| 2018 | 28.16% | −1.16% | #84 |
| 2017 | 29.32% | −0.10% | #93 |
| 2016 | 29.42% | +1.31% | #93 |
| 2015 | 28.11% | +0.70% | #86 |
| 2014 | 27.41% | −0.84% | #81 |
| 2013 | 28.25% | +0.63% | #78 |
| 2012 | 27.62% | +2.17% | #78 |
| 2011 | 25.45% | −4.76% | #67 |
| 2010 | 30.21% | −1.57% | #81 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belarus 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
Belarus's government spending was 27.87% in 2025. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from the previous year.
Belarus's government spending peaked at 36.37% in 1993.
The lowest government spending in Belarus was 24.68% in 2002.
Belarus ranks 68th globally in government spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belarus's government spending is projected to reach 27.87% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government spending of Belarus in 2025 was 27.87%. This ranks 68th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belarus_government-spending,
title = {Belarus Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belarus/government-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}