Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
36.45%+5.28% (+16.9%)
Year 2025Rank #35 GlobalPeak 38.22% (1995)Source World Bank
Germany Government Spending (1972–2025)
Overview
Germany's government spending stood at 36.45% in 2025, a rise of +5.28% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 36.45% by 2025. Germany ranked 35th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Germany 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
What is Germany's government spending?▾
Germany's government spending was 36.45% in 2025. Ranked 35th globally. This represents a 16.9% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest government spending in Germany?▾
Germany's government spending peaked at 38.22% in 1995.
What was the lowest government spending in Germany?▾
The lowest government spending in Germany was 20.09% in 1972.
How does Germany rank in government spending?▾
Germany ranks 35th 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 Germany in 2025?▾
Germany's government spending is projected to reach 36.45% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the government spending of Germany in 2025?▾
The government spending of Germany in 2025 was 36.45%. This ranks 35th in the world.
Cite this page
APA
Germany Government Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/germany/government-spending
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_germany_government-spending,
title = {Germany Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/germany/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}