Mozambique Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Mozambique's government spending was 30.37% in 2025, ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 16.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2010–2025.
Overview
Mozambique's government spending stood at 30.37% in 2025, a rise of +4.36% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 30.37% by 2025. Mozambique ranked 53rd globally.
Mozambique’s government spending as a share of GDP has risen sharply over the 11‑year series, climbing from 19.62 % in 2010 to an all‑time peak of 30.37 % in 2025, the highest level recorded in the period and the 53rd highest globally. The trough occurred in 2017 at 17.63 %, reflecting a contraction before the subsequent fiscal expansion accelerated under successive development plans and increased infrastructure financing. By 2025 Mozambique’s spending level approaches that of Jordan (30.03 %) and is only marginally below Vanuatu’s 30.13 % share, indicating convergence with middle‑income peers despite its lower income status. The upward trajectory is driven by higher public investment in energy, transport and social services, while debt sustainability remains a concern. Continued fiscal consolidation, coupled with improved revenue mobilization, will be essential to temper the growth rate and ensure that the expanding expenditure base translates into sustainable development outcomes.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 30.37% | - | - |
| 2025 | 30.37% | +4.36% | #53 |
| 2022 | 26.00% | +2.70% | #47 |
| 2021 | 23.30% | +0.40% | #45 |
| 2020 | 22.90% | +2.86% | #42 |
| 2019 | 20.04% | +0.39% | #46 |
| 2018 | 19.65% | +2.02% | #46 |
| 2017 | 17.63% | −0.89% | #44 |
| 2016 | 18.52% | −3.72% | #47 |
| 2012 | 22.24% | +0.95% | #54 |
| 2011 | 21.29% | +1.67% | #48 |
| 2010 | 19.62% | – | #41 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mozambique matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mozambique's government spending was 30.37% in 2025. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 16.8% increase from the previous year.
Mozambique's government spending peaked at 30.37% in 2025.
The lowest government spending in Mozambique was 17.63% in 2017.
Mozambique ranks 53rd globally in government spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mozambique's government spending is projected to reach 30.37% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government spending of Mozambique in 2025 was 30.37%. This ranks 53rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mozambique_government-spending,
title = {Mozambique Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mozambique/government-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}