Paraguay Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Paraguay's government spending was 16.32% in 2025, ranked 99th globally. This represents a 13.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Paraguay's government spending has shown a significant fluctuation over the past two decades, with the latest data from the World Bank indicating a value of 16.32% of the country's GDP in 2025. This ranking of 99 globally falls between Nicaragua's 16.58% and Togo's 16.79%, suggesting a moderate level of fiscal expenditure in comparison to its peers. The country's all-time peak of 20.35% in 2019, following the global financial crisis, and its all-time trough of 10.81% in 2008, during the global economic downturn, highlight the substantial variations in government spending during this period. The relative stability observed in government spending since 2019 may be attributed to the country's efforts to stabilize its economy. However, a potential increase in government spending to address the country's pressing infrastructure needs could alter the trajectory of this trend, potentially pushing Paraguay's ranking higher in the global government spending landscape.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Paraguay's government spending was 16.32% in 2025. Ranked 99th globally. This represents a 13.9% decrease from the previous year.
Paraguay's government spending peaked at 20.35% in 2019.
The lowest government spending in Paraguay was 10.81% in 2008.
Paraguay ranks 99th globally in government spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Paraguay's government spending is projected to reach 16.32% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government spending of Paraguay in 2025 was 16.32%. This ranks 99th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_paraguay_government-spending,
title = {Paraguay Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/government-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}