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Mexico Government Spending

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

23.75% +1.34% (+6.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #75 Global Peak 27.33% (1987) Source World Bank

Mexico Government Spending (1972–2025)

Overview

Mexico's government spending stood at 23.75% in 2025, a rise of +1.34% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 23.75% by 2025. Mexico ranked 75th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 24.33% - -
2025* trend 23.75% - -
2025 23.75% +1.34% #75
2023 22.41% +0.10% #30
2022 22.31% +1.41% #34
2021 20.89% −0.81% #38
2020 21.70% +1.89% #39
2019 19.81% −0.06% #45
2018 19.87% +0.00% #48
2017 19.87% −0.46% #52
2016 20.33% −0.54% #51
2015 20.87% −0.13% #53
2014 21.00% +0.31% #51
2013 20.69% −0.24% #47
2012 20.93% +0.06% #50
2011 20.87% +0.39% #46
2010 20.48% −0.10% #46
Show all years (1972-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 16.6% Rate 23.7% Gap +7.2pp Reserves YoY -0.1%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mexico's government spending?

Mexico's government spending was 23.75% in 2025. Ranked 75th globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in Mexico?

Mexico's government spending peaked at 27.33% in 1987.

What was the lowest government spending in Mexico?

The lowest government spending in Mexico was 10.09% in 1972.

How does Mexico rank in government spending?

Mexico ranks 75th 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 Mexico in 2025?

Mexico's government spending is projected to reach 23.75% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government spending of Mexico in 2025?

The government spending of Mexico in 2025 was 23.75%. This ranks 75th in the world.

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