North Macedonia Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Overview
North Macedonia's government spending stood at 34.57% in 2025, a rise of +1.19% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 34.57% by 2025. North Macedonia ranked 39th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 35.03% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 34.57% | - | - |
| 2025 | 34.57% | +1.19% | #39 |
| 2023 | 33.38% | +1.18% | #57 |
| 2022 | 32.20% | −1.13% | #68 |
| 2021 | 33.33% | −1.59% | #82 |
| 2020 | 34.92% | +5.24% | #89 |
| 2019 | 29.69% | +1.84% | #88 |
| 2018 | 27.85% | −0.15% | #82 |
| 2017 | 28.00% | +0.21% | #91 |
| 2016 | 27.78% | −1.01% | #88 |
| 2015 | 28.79% | +0.43% | #90 |
| 2014 | 28.37% | +0.12% | #86 |
| 2013 | 28.25% | −1.12% | #77 |
| 2012 | 29.37% | +0.39% | #88 |
| 2011 | 28.98% | −1.10% | #82 |
| 2010 | 30.09% | −1.25% | #80 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
North Macedonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
North Macedonia's government spending was 34.57% in 2025. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from the previous year.
North Macedonia's government spending peaked at 34.92% in 2020.
The lowest government spending in North Macedonia was 27.78% in 2016.
North Macedonia ranks 39th globally in government spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
North Macedonia's government spending is projected to reach 34.57% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government spending of North Macedonia in 2025 was 34.57%. This ranks 39th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_north-macedonia_government-spending,
title = {North Macedonia Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}