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Madagascar Government Spending

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

10.81% −0.34% (-3.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #109 Global Peak 11.80% (2020) Source World Bank

Madagascar Government Spending (2003–2025)

Overview

Madagascar's government spending stood at 10.81% in 2025, a decline of +0.34% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.81% by 2025. Madagascar ranked 109th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 10.83% - -
2025* trend 10.81% - -
2025 10.81% −0.34% #109
2023 11.15% +1.21% #4
2022 9.94% −0.75% #2
2021 10.69% −1.11% #6
2020 11.80% +1.66% #6
2019 10.13% +0.30% #6
2018 9.83% −0.76% #5
2017 10.59% +1.27% #10
2016 9.32% −0.24% #4
2015 9.56% −0.29% #5
2014 9.85% +0.45% #7
2013 9.40% +0.65% #4
2012 8.76% −0.18% #5
2011 8.94% +0.36% #4
2010 8.57% +0.85% #3
Show all years (2003-2025)
* 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 +42.3% GDP growth 4.0% C/A balance 0.4%
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

Madagascar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. 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 Madagascar's government spending?

Madagascar's government spending was 10.81% in 2025. Ranked 109th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in Madagascar?

Madagascar's government spending peaked at 11.80% in 2020.

What was the lowest government spending in Madagascar?

The lowest government spending in Madagascar was 7.72% in 2009.

How does Madagascar rank in government spending?

Madagascar ranks 109th 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 Madagascar in 2025?

Madagascar's government spending is projected to reach 10.81% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government spending of Madagascar in 2025?

The government spending of Madagascar in 2025 was 10.81%. This ranks 109th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_madagascar_government-spending, title = {Madagascar Government Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/madagascar/government-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }