Ecuador Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Ecuador's government spending was 28.76% in 2025, ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2013–2025.
Overview
Ecuador's government spending stood at 28.76% in 2025, a decline of +1.68% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 28.76% by 2025. Ecuador ranked 63rd globally.
Ecuador’s government spending as a share of gross domestic product has fallen steadily over the eleven‑year series, sliding from 33.53 % in 2013 to a trough of 28.76 % in 2025, the lowest level recorded since the series began. The peak of 35.05 % occurred in 2016, reflecting the expansionary fiscal stance adopted during that period, but subsequent years saw a gradual contraction as fiscal consolidation measures and lower commodity revenues took hold. In 2025 Ecuador ranked 63rd globally, with a spending ratio only marginally below Türkiye’s 28.88 % and slightly above Norway’s 28.56 %, illustrating its position among middle‑range spenders. The decline mirrors broader regional trends toward tighter budgets, yet the pace of reduction may accelerate if oil price volatility persists or if structural reforms expand the tax base. Continued fiscal discipline combined with a more diversified economy could temper the downward trajectory and stabilize spending at a moderate level.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 28.76% | - | - |
| 2025 | 28.76% | −1.68% | #63 |
| 2022 | 30.44% | −1.49% | #60 |
| 2021 | 31.93% | −2.11% | #76 |
| 2020 | 34.04% | +0.89% | #86 |
| 2019 | 33.15% | −0.58% | #102 |
| 2018 | 33.73% | +2.21% | #108 |
| 2017 | 31.52% | −3.54% | #103 |
| 2016 | 35.05% | +0.98% | #115 |
| 2015 | 34.08% | +0.75% | #111 |
| 2014 | 33.33% | −0.20% | #104 |
| 2013 | 33.53% | – | #94 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ecuador matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ecuador's government spending was 28.76% in 2025. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from the previous year.
Ecuador's government spending peaked at 35.05% in 2016.
The lowest government spending in Ecuador was 28.76% in 2025.
Ecuador ranks 63rd globally in government spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ecuador's government spending is projected to reach 28.76% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government spending of Ecuador in 2025 was 28.76%. This ranks 63rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ecuador_government-spending,
title = {Ecuador Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ecuador/government-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}