Honduras Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Honduras's government spending was 24.39% in 2020, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 11.0% increase from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1972–2020.
Overview
Honduras's government spending stood at 24.39% in 2020, a rise of +2.42% from 2015. Honduras ranked 46th globally.
Honduras’ government‑spending share of GDP rose from a low of 8.87 in 1974 to a high of 24.39 in 2020, reflecting a sustained expansion over 19 years of data. The 2020 level places the country at rank 46 globally, marginally below Bhutan’s 24.08 and Albania’s 24.60, and just above Japan’s 23.61, indicating that Honduras now spends a comparable proportion of output to middle‑income economies despite its lower per‑capita income. The early 1970s trough coincided with a period of fiscal consolidation and external debt stress, whereas the recent peak aligns with pandemic‑related stimulus and higher social‑service outlays. The upward trajectory suggests that unless fiscal discipline tightens or revenue reforms broaden the tax base, the share of government spending is likely to remain near the current level, with modest fluctuations driven by macro‑economic cycles and external shocks.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24.39% | +2.42% | #46 |
| 2015 | 21.98% | −2.27% | #57 |
| 2014 | 24.24% | +0.35% | #63 |
| 2013 | 23.89% | +0.39% | #59 |
| 2012 | 23.50% | +1.00% | #60 |
| 2011 | 22.50% | −0.24% | #52 |
| 2010 | 22.75% | −0.86% | #51 |
| 2009 | 23.61% | +1.56% | #50 |
| 2008 | 22.05% | −0.38% | #49 |
| 2007 | 22.42% | +2.52% | #47 |
| 2006 | 19.91% | +0.03% | #38 |
| 2005 | 19.88% | +0.34% | #35 |
| 2004 | 19.54% | −1.36% | #42 |
| 2003 | 20.90% | +10.25% | #45 |
| 1976 | 10.65% | +0.59% | #4 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Honduras matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Honduras's government spending was 24.39% in 2020. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 11.0% increase from the previous year.
Honduras's government spending peaked at 24.39% in 2020.
The lowest government spending in Honduras was 8.87% in 1974.
Honduras ranks 46th globally in government spending as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The government spending of Honduras in 2020 was 24.39%. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_honduras_government-spending,
title = {Honduras Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/honduras/government-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}