Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
35.43%+1.73% (+5.1%)
Year 2025Rank #38 GlobalPeak 42.33% (2003)Source World Bank
Malta Government Spending (1972–2025)
Overview
Malta's government spending stood at 35.43% in 2025, a rise of +1.73% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 35.43% by 2025. Malta ranked 38th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Malta 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 →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malta's government spending?▾
Malta's government spending was 35.43% in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 5.1% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest government spending in Malta?▾
Malta's government spending peaked at 42.33% in 2003.
What was the lowest government spending in Malta?▾
The lowest government spending in Malta was 24.68% in 1980.
How does Malta rank in government spending?▾
Malta ranks 38th 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 Malta in 2025?▾
Malta's government spending is projected to reach 35.43% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the government spending of Malta in 2025?▾
The government spending of Malta in 2025 was 35.43%. This ranks 38th in the world.
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APA
Malta Government Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/malta/government-spending
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_malta_government-spending,
title = {Malta Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malta/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}