Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
25.98%+1.40% (+5.7%)
Year 2025Rank #72 GlobalPeak 31.84% (1972)Source World Bank
Chile Government Spending (1972–2025)
Overview
Chile's government spending stood at 25.98% in 2025, a rise of +1.40% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 25.98% by 2025. Chile ranked 72nd globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chile's government spending?▾
Chile's government spending was 25.98% in 2025. Ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 5.7% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest government spending in Chile?▾
Chile's government spending peaked at 31.84% in 1972.
What was the lowest government spending in Chile?▾
The lowest government spending in Chile was 15.05% in 1995.
How does Chile rank in government spending?▾
Chile ranks 72nd globally in government spending as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for government spending?▾
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the projected government spending of Chile in 2025?▾
Chile's government spending is projected to reach 25.98% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the government spending of Chile in 2025?▾
The government spending of Chile in 2025 was 25.98%. This ranks 72nd in the world.
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Chile Government Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/chile/government-spending
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_chile_government-spending,
title = {Chile Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}