Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
48.65%+1.39% (+2.9%)
Year 2025Rank #5 GlobalPeak 51.96% (2020)Source World Bank
France Government Spending (1972–2025)
Overview
France's government spending stood at 48.65% in 2025, a rise of +1.39% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 48.65% by 2025. France ranked 5th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
France matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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 France's government spending?▾
France's government spending was 48.65% in 2025. Ranked 5th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest government spending in France?▾
France's government spending peaked at 51.96% in 2020.
What was the lowest government spending in France?▾
The lowest government spending in France was 29.62% in 1973.
How does France rank in government spending?▾
France ranks 5th 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 France in 2025?▾
France's government spending is projected to reach 48.65% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the government spending of France in 2025?▾
The government spending of France in 2025 was 48.65%. This ranks 5th in the world.
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BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_france_government-spending,
title = {France Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/france/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}