Bosnia and Herzegovina Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Bosnia and Herzegovina's government spending was 34.22% in 2025, ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 3.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2005–2025.
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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's government spending has demonstrated a generally upward trajectory over the past two decades, with fluctuations in the intervening years. The indicator peaked in 2014 at 39.95%, followed by a decline to 32.62% in 2005, the same year it bottomed out. Since then, government spending has gradually increased, reaching 34.22% in 2025. This growth pattern is comparable to that of South Africa, which also has a government spending rate of 34.31% in 2025, although Sweden's slightly lower rate of 34.18% in the same year indicates some variation across the region. Despite the increase, Bosnia and Herzegovina's government spending remains below the global average, positioning it in the 42nd spot globally in 2025. A sustained increase in public investment or a significant economic downturn in the region could potentially alter this trajectory, shifting the country's government spending rate either upwards or downwards.
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}
}