Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
15.80%−1.50% (-8.7%)
Year 2025Rank #101 GlobalPeak 27.00% (1987)Source World Bank
Singapore Government Spending (1972–2025)
Overview
Singapore's government spending stood at 15.80% in 2025, a decline of +1.50% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 15.80% by 2025. Singapore ranked 101st globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Singapore 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 Singapore's government spending?▾
Singapore's government spending was 15.80% in 2025. Ranked 101st globally. This represents a 8.7% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest government spending in Singapore?▾
Singapore's government spending peaked at 27.00% in 1987.
What was the lowest government spending in Singapore?▾
The lowest government spending in Singapore was 10.92% in 1994.
How does Singapore rank in government spending?▾
Singapore ranks 101st 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 Singapore in 2025?▾
Singapore's government spending is projected to reach 15.80% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the government spending of Singapore in 2025?▾
The government spending of Singapore in 2025 was 15.80%. This ranks 101st in the world.
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Singapore Government Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/singapore/government-spending
BibTeX
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