Fiji Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Fiji's government spending was 29.72% in 2025, ranked 58th globally. This represents a 7.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Fiji's government spending stood at 29.72% in 2025, a rise of +1.96% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 29.72% by 2025. Fiji ranked 58th globally.
Fiji’s government spending as a share of GDP has risen steadily from 23.96 percent in 1990 to 29.72 percent in 2025, placing the nation 58th in the world. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 21.44 percent in 2008, a low point that coincided with the global financial crisis, and peaked at 36.29 percent in 2021 as pandemic‑related fiscal stimulus expanded. Over the 28‑year coverage period, Fiji’s spending level now sits just below the Russian Federation’s 29.77 percent and marginally above Morocco’s 29.15 percent, reflecting a fiscal stance comparable to other small‑to‑medium economies. The sustained increase suggests a growing role for public investment and social programs, yet the post‑peak decline to 29.72 percent indicates a modest re‑balancing. If fiscal reforms enhance revenue mobilisation and contain expenditures, the upward trend could stabilize; however, external shocks or large‑scale infrastructure projects could again lift the share toward previous peaks.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 29.43% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 29.72% | - | - |
| 2025 | 29.72% | +1.96% | #58 |
| 2023 | 27.76% | −2.18% | #43 |
| 2022 | 29.94% | −6.36% | #59 |
| 2021 | 36.29% | +3.77% | #92 |
| 2020 | 32.53% | +4.60% | #78 |
| 2019 | 27.93% | −0.10% | #80 |
| 2018 | 28.03% | +2.66% | #83 |
| 2017 | 25.37% | +0.04% | #75 |
| 2016 | 25.33% | −1.26% | #70 |
| 2015 | 26.59% | +0.76% | #76 |
| 2014 | 25.83% | +1.44% | #73 |
| 2013 | 24.38% | +1.39% | #61 |
| 2012 | 22.99% | +0.75% | #58 |
| 2011 | 22.24% | −1.59% | #50 |
| 2010 | 23.84% | −0.04% | #55 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Fiji matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Fiji's government spending was 29.72% in 2025. Ranked 58th globally. This represents a 7.1% increase from the previous year.
Fiji's government spending peaked at 36.29% in 2021.
The lowest government spending in Fiji was 21.44% in 2008.
Fiji ranks 58th globally in government spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Fiji's government spending is projected to reach 29.72% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government spending of Fiji in 2025 was 29.72%. This ranks 58th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_fiji_government-spending,
title = {Fiji Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/fiji/government-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}