Bosnia and Herzegovina Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's government spending stood at 34.22% in 2025, a decline of +1.08% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 34.22% by 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 42nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 33.97% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 34.22% | - | - |
| 2025 | 34.22% | −1.08% | #42 |
| 2023 | 35.30% | +1.87% | #64 |
| 2022 | 33.42% | −1.44% | #73 |
| 2021 | 34.86% | −3.50% | #88 |
| 2020 | 38.36% | +4.31% | #102 |
| 2019 | 34.05% | −0.45% | #107 |
| 2018 | 34.50% | +0.61% | #110 |
| 2017 | 33.89% | −1.01% | #114 |
| 2016 | 34.90% | −1.58% | #113 |
| 2015 | 36.48% | −3.47% | #117 |
| 2014 | 39.95% | +2.58% | #121 |
| 2013 | 37.37% | −1.67% | #104 |
| 2012 | 39.03% | +0.91% | #109 |
| 2011 | 38.12% | −1.04% | #105 |
| 2010 | 39.16% | −0.66% | #102 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
Bosnia and Herzegovina's government spending was 34.22% in 2025. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 3.1% decrease from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's government spending peaked at 39.95% in 2014.
The lowest government spending in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 32.62% in 2005.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 42nd globally in government spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's government spending is projected to reach 34.22% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government spending of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 34.22%. This ranks 42nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_government-spending,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}