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Serbia Government Spending

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

38.58% +3.11% (+8.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #26 Global Peak 42.54% (2020) Source World Bank

Serbia Government Spending (2007–2025)

Overview

Serbia's government spending stood at 38.58% in 2025, a rise of +3.11% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 38.58% by 2025. Serbia ranked 26th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2025* trend 38.58% - -
2025 38.58% +3.11% #26
2022 35.46% −2.24% #80
2021 37.70% −4.84% #100
2020 42.54% +6.80% #114
2019 35.74% +0.55% #114
2018 35.19% −0.95% #112
2017 36.14% −1.65% #118
2016 37.79% −1.26% #123
2015 39.05% −1.86% #126
2014 40.91% +1.78% #124
2013 39.13% +3.70% #110
2012 35.43% +1.34% #103
2011 34.08% −1.04% #92
2010 35.12% +0.61% #94
2009 34.51% −0.03% #82
Show all years (2007-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 11.1% GDP growth 0.1% Unemployment 23.0%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Serbia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Serbia's government spending?

Serbia's government spending was 38.58% in 2025. Ranked 26th globally. This represents a 8.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in Serbia?

Serbia's government spending peaked at 42.54% in 2020.

What was the lowest government spending in Serbia?

The lowest government spending in Serbia was 33.07% in 2007.

How does Serbia rank in government spending?

Serbia ranks 26th 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 Serbia in 2025?

Serbia's government spending is projected to reach 38.58% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government spending of Serbia in 2025?

The government spending of Serbia in 2025 was 38.58%. This ranks 26th in the world.

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