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Luxembourg Government Spending

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

42.31% +0.07% (+0.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #13 Global Peak 42.90% (2020) Source World Bank

Luxembourg Government Spending (1972–2025)

Overview

Luxembourg's government spending stood at 42.31% in 2025, a rise of +0.07% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 42.31% by 2025. Luxembourg ranked 13th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 42.66% - -
2025* trend 42.31% - -
2025 42.31% +0.07% #13
2023 42.23% +1.33% #78
2022 40.90% +1.89% #100
2021 39.01% −3.89% #107
2020 42.90% +3.42% #115
2019 39.48% +0.65% #127
2018 38.83% +1.07% #123
2017 37.76% +0.92% #124
2016 36.83% −0.38% #119
2015 37.22% −0.52% #119
2014 37.74% −0.81% #114
2013 38.55% −0.07% #106
2012 38.62% +0.86% #108
2011 37.76% +0.17% #102
2010 37.59% −1.08% #99
Show all years (1972-2025)
* 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 +161.0% GDP growth 6.9% C/A balance 5.0%
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

Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg's government spending?

Luxembourg's government spending was 42.31% in 2025. Ranked 13th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in Luxembourg?

Luxembourg's government spending peaked at 42.90% in 2020.

What was the lowest government spending in Luxembourg?

The lowest government spending in Luxembourg was 21.59% in 1974.

How does Luxembourg rank in government spending?

Luxembourg ranks 13th 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 Luxembourg in 2025?

Luxembourg's government spending is projected to reach 42.31% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government spending of Luxembourg in 2025?

The government spending of Luxembourg in 2025 was 42.31%. This ranks 13th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_luxembourg_government-spending, title = {Luxembourg Government Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/luxembourg/government-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }