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Paraguay Government Spending

Government expenditure as % of GDP  GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS

16.32% −2.64% (-13.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #99 Global Peak 20.35% (2019) Source World Bank

Paraguay Government Spending (2005–2025)

Overview

Paraguay's government spending stood at 16.32% in 2025, a decline of +2.64% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 16.32% by 2025. Paraguay ranked 99th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 15.85% - -
2025* trend 16.32% - -
2025 16.32% −2.64% #99
2023 18.96% +2.42% #21
2022 16.54% −0.20% #16
2021 16.74% −1.73% #22
2020 18.47% −1.88% #27
2019 20.35% +4.22% #47
2018 16.13% +1.66% #34
2017 14.47% −0.96% #22
2016 15.42% +0.59% #26
2015 14.83% +0.83% #21
2014 14.00% −0.36% #21
2013 14.36% −1.34% #22
2012 15.70% +2.62% #27
2011 13.08% +1.24% #16
2010 11.84% −0.74% #12
Show all years (2005-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +14.5% GDP growth 4.8% C/A balance 3.4%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. 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 Paraguay's government spending?

Paraguay's government spending was 16.32% in 2025. Ranked 99th globally. This represents a 13.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in Paraguay?

Paraguay's government spending peaked at 20.35% in 2019.

What was the lowest government spending in Paraguay?

The lowest government spending in Paraguay was 10.81% in 2008.

How does Paraguay rank in government spending?

Paraguay ranks 99th 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 Paraguay in 2025?

Paraguay's government spending is projected to reach 16.32% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government spending of Paraguay in 2025?

The government spending of Paraguay in 2025 was 16.32%. This ranks 99th in the world.

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