Morocco Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Morocco's government spending was 29.15% in 2025, ranked 59th globally. This represents a 9.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Morocco's government spending stood at 29.15% in 2025, a rise of +2.54% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 29.15% by 2025. Morocco ranked 59th globally.
Morocco’s government spending has risen markedly over the 32‑year span from 1990 to 2025, climbing from a trough of 16.48 in 1990 to an all‑time peak of 29.15 in 2025, the most recent World Bank estimate that places the kingdom 59th globally. This acceleration reflects a sustained expansion of the public sector’s share of economic activity, outpacing many developing economies and aligning closely with peer nations such as Uzbekistan, which recorded 29.04 in the same year. The upward trajectory mirrors broader fiscal reforms and increased investment in infrastructure, education and health, while the earlier low point corresponds to a period of structural adjustment and limited fiscal capacity. Although the rise in spending has supported social development, it also raises questions about fiscal sustainability amid external shocks. Continued monitoring of debt dynamics and revenue mobilization will be crucial, as any shift in macro‑economic conditions could alter the current upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 29.89% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 29.15% | - | - |
| 2025 | 29.15% | +2.54% | #59 |
| 2023 | 26.61% | −1.53% | #40 |
| 2022 | 28.14% | +2.51% | #51 |
| 2021 | 25.63% | −1.58% | #55 |
| 2020 | 27.21% | +3.82% | #60 |
| 2019 | 23.39% | +0.53% | #61 |
| 2018 | 22.86% | +0.18% | #63 |
| 2017 | 22.68% | −0.09% | #63 |
| 2016 | 22.77% | −0.29% | #59 |
| 2015 | 23.06% | −2.36% | #62 |
| 2014 | 25.42% | −0.28% | #70 |
| 2013 | 25.70% | −1.67% | #68 |
| 2012 | 27.37% | +0.30% | #76 |
| 2011 | 27.06% | +2.04% | #73 |
| 2010 | 25.03% | +1.04% | #59 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Morocco matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Morocco's government spending was 29.15% in 2025. Ranked 59th globally. This represents a 9.5% increase from the previous year.
Morocco's government spending peaked at 29.15% in 2025.
The lowest government spending in Morocco was 16.48% in 1990.
Morocco ranks 59th globally in government spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Morocco's government spending is projected to reach 29.15% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government spending of Morocco in 2025 was 29.15%. This ranks 59th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_morocco_government-spending,
title = {Morocco Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/morocco/government-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}