Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
42.31%+0.07% (+0.2%)
Year 2025Rank #13 GlobalPeak 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.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
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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Luxembourg Government Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/luxembourg/government-spending
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_luxembourg_government-spending,
title = {Luxembourg Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/luxembourg/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}