Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
28.56%−7.34% (-20.4%)
Year 2025Rank #64 GlobalPeak 45.39% (2020)Source World Bank
Norway Government Spending (1972–2025)
Overview
Norway's government spending stood at 28.56% in 2025, a decline of +7.34% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 28.56% by 2025. Norway ranked 64th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Norway matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norway's government spending?▾
Norway's government spending was 28.56% in 2025. Ranked 64th globally. This represents a 20.4% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest government spending in Norway?▾
Norway's government spending peaked at 45.39% in 2020.
What was the lowest government spending in Norway?▾
The lowest government spending in Norway was 28.22% in 1973.
How does Norway rank in government spending?▾
Norway ranks 64th 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 Norway in 2025?▾
Norway's government spending is projected to reach 28.56% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the government spending of Norway in 2025?▾
The government spending of Norway in 2025 was 28.56%. This ranks 64th in the world.
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Norway Government Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/norway/government-spending
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_norway_government-spending,
title = {Norway Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/norway/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}