Moldova Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Moldova's government spending was 36.30% in 2025, ranked 36th globally. This represents a 5.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1997–2025.
Overview
Moldova's government spending stood at 36.30% in 2025, a rise of +1.83% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 36.30% by 2025. Moldova ranked 36th globally.
Moldova’s government spending as a share of GDP stood at 36.30 in 2025, placing the country 36th in the World Bank ranking and marginally below peers such as Germany (36.45) and Cyprus (36.47). The indicator has declined from an all‑time peak of 38.41 in 1997, the year Moldova first reported the series, to a trough of 22.22 in 2003, before stabilising around the mid‑30s over the subsequent two decades. The 27‑year coverage shows a gradual re‑accumulation of fiscal resources after the early 2000s downturn, reflecting both improved tax collection and higher public investment in infrastructure. Compared with Spain’s 35.58, Moldova’s current level suggests a modest but persistent capacity to fund public services, albeit still below the European Union average. If revenue mobilisation continues and demographic pressures ease, the upward trajectory could accelerate, potentially narrowing the gap with higher‑spending peers in the next five years.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 37.50% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 36.30% | - | - |
| 2025 | 36.30% | +1.83% | #36 |
| 2023 | 34.47% | +2.23% | #62 |
| 2022 | 32.25% | +2.29% | #69 |
| 2021 | 29.96% | −2.77% | #66 |
| 2020 | 32.72% | +4.45% | #79 |
| 2019 | 28.27% | +0.49% | #81 |
| 2018 | 27.78% | +0.54% | #81 |
| 2017 | 27.24% | +0.57% | #87 |
| 2016 | 26.67% | −1.66% | #79 |
| 2015 | 28.33% | −1.04% | #87 |
| 2014 | 29.37% | +2.24% | #90 |
| 2013 | 27.13% | −0.73% | #73 |
| 2012 | 27.85% | +0.49% | #79 |
| 2011 | 27.36% | −1.78% | #75 |
| 2010 | 29.14% | −8.90% | #78 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Moldova matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Moldova's government spending was 36.30% in 2025. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 5.3% increase from the previous year.
Moldova's government spending peaked at 38.41% in 1997.
The lowest government spending in Moldova was 22.22% in 2003.
Moldova ranks 36th globally in government spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Moldova's government spending is projected to reach 36.30% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government spending of Moldova in 2025 was 36.30%. This ranks 36th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_moldova_government-spending,
title = {Moldova Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/moldova/government-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}