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Equatorial Guinea Government Spending

Government expenditure as % of GDP  GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS

11.28% +0.23% (+2.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #107 Global Peak 12.25% (2020) Source World Bank

Equatorial Guinea Government Spending (2006–2025)

Overview

Equatorial Guinea's government spending stood at 11.28% in 2025, a rise of +0.23% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 11.28% by 2025. Equatorial Guinea ranked 107th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2025* trend 11.28% - -
2025 11.28% +0.23% #107
2022 11.05% +0.69% #5
2021 10.36% −1.90% #5
2020 12.25% +0.84% #9
2019 11.41% +1.09% #8
2018 10.32% +0.42% #8
2017 9.90% −0.34% #7
2016 10.25% +0.30% #7
2015 9.94% +2.85% #6
2014 7.09% −0.95% #2
2013 8.04% +0.91% #2
2012 7.13% +2.16% #2
2011 4.97% −0.65% #2
2010 5.62% +0.76% #1
2009 4.87% +0.71% #1
Show all years (2006-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +3192.5% GDP growth 3.2% C/A balance 6.6%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Equatorial Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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 Equatorial Guinea's government spending?

Equatorial Guinea's government spending was 11.28% in 2025. Ranked 107th globally. This represents a 2.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in Equatorial Guinea?

Equatorial Guinea's government spending peaked at 12.25% in 2020.

What was the lowest government spending in Equatorial Guinea?

The lowest government spending in Equatorial Guinea was 3.43% in 2007.

How does Equatorial Guinea rank in government spending?

Equatorial Guinea ranks 107th 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 Equatorial Guinea in 2025?

Equatorial Guinea's government spending is projected to reach 11.28% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government spending of Equatorial Guinea in 2025?

The government spending of Equatorial Guinea in 2025 was 11.28%. This ranks 107th in the world.

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