Brazil Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Brazil's government spending was 31.65% in 2025, ranked 49th globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2010–2025.
Overview
Brazil's government spending stood at 31.65% in 2025, a decline of +0.78% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 31.65% by 2025. Brazil ranked 49th globally.
Brazil's government spending has experienced fluctuations over the past 15 years, with the latest figure standing at 31.65 as a percentage of GDP, ranking it #49 globally. The country witnessed a significant increase in government spending during the pandemic era, peaking at 34.91 in 2020. In contrast, the trough was recorded in 2010 with a spending figure of 28.06, a level that has not been surpassed since. When compared to its peers, Brazil's current spending ratio is closest to that of Korea, which also stands at 31.64. Kenya's government spending ratio of 32.32 is slightly higher, while Mauritius and the Solomon Islands have higher ratios of 32.81 and 31.56, respectively. Brazil's government spending has been steadily increasing since 2010, but it remains to be seen whether this trend will continue or be tempered by fiscal reforms aimed at reducing the national debt. A reversal in this spending trajectory would likely be driven by efforts to stabilize the country's finances and reduce its reliance on government spending.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 31.58% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 31.65% | - | - |
| 2025 | 31.65% | −0.78% | #49 |
| 2023 | 32.43% | +0.79% | #53 |
| 2022 | 31.64% | +2.14% | #65 |
| 2021 | 29.50% | −5.41% | #64 |
| 2020 | 34.91% | +3.78% | #88 |
| 2019 | 31.14% | −1.10% | #92 |
| 2018 | 32.23% | −0.13% | #101 |
| 2017 | 32.36% | −1.04% | #110 |
| 2016 | 33.41% | −0.54% | #107 |
| 2015 | 33.95% | +4.67% | #110 |
| 2014 | 29.28% | +1.13% | #89 |
| 2013 | 28.15% | −0.02% | #76 |
| 2012 | 28.17% | −0.49% | #81 |
| 2011 | 28.66% | +0.60% | #80 |
| 2010 | 28.06% | – | #73 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
The news indicates that Brazil's housing budget will remain constant at US$27 billion for 2027, matching the current year's allocation. This specific component of government spending is therefore stable, which could contribute to maintaining or slightly adjusting the overall government spending percentage (currently 31.65%) depending on other budgetary changes and GDP growth. The other headlines do not directly relate to Brazil's government spending.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil's government spending was 31.65% in 2025. Ranked 49th globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year.
Brazil's government spending peaked at 34.91% in 2020.
The lowest government spending in Brazil was 28.06% in 2010.
Brazil ranks 49th globally in government spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brazil's government spending is projected to reach 31.65% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government spending of Brazil in 2025 was 31.65%. This ranks 49th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Brazil Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/government-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}