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Lithuania Government Spending

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

34.35% +0.25% (+0.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #40 Global Peak 48.86% (1997) Source World Bank

Lithuania Government Spending (1991–2025)

Overview

Lithuania's government spending stood at 34.35% in 2025, a rise of +0.25% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 34.35% by 2025. Lithuania ranked 40th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 34.21% - -
2025* trend 34.35% - -
2025 34.35% +0.25% #40
2023 34.10% +0.05% #60
2022 34.05% −1.14% #75
2021 35.19% −3.72% #89
2020 38.91% +6.52% #104
2019 32.38% +0.71% #99
2018 31.68% +0.61% #96
2017 31.07% −1.61% #99
2016 32.68% +0.01% #106
2015 32.67% −0.09% #105
2014 32.76% −0.31% #101
2013 33.07% −1.06% #91
2012 34.13% −2.71% #99
2011 36.84% −3.29% #100
2010 40.13% −1.56% #108
Show all years (1991-2025)
* 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 +20.1% GDP growth 2.8% C/A balance 3.3%
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

Lithuania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

The provided headline details Germany's military modernization and its strategic implications for European security. It does not contain specific information or data directly related to Lithuania's current government spending, which stands at 34.35%. Therefore, a direct analysis of its impact on Lithuania's fiscal policy based solely on this headline is not possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lithuania's government spending?

Lithuania's government spending was 34.35% in 2025. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in Lithuania?

Lithuania's government spending peaked at 48.86% in 1997.

What was the lowest government spending in Lithuania?

The lowest government spending in Lithuania was 17.05% in 1993.

How does Lithuania rank in government spending?

Lithuania ranks 40th 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 Lithuania in 2025?

Lithuania's government spending is projected to reach 34.35% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government spending of Lithuania in 2025?

The government spending of Lithuania in 2025 was 34.35%. This ranks 40th in the world.

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