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Slovak Republic Government Spending

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

44.70% +4.92% (+12.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #9 Global Peak 52.19% (2000) Source World Bank

Slovak Republic Government Spending (1995–2025)

Overview

Slovak Republic's government spending stood at 44.70% in 2025, a rise of +4.92% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 44.70% by 2025. Slovak Republic ranked 9th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2025* trend 44.70% - -
2025 44.70% +4.92% #9
2022 39.77% −2.62% #96
2021 42.40% +0.29% #116
2020 42.11% +4.01% #112
2019 38.10% +0.97% #119
2018 37.13% +0.09% #117
2017 37.04% −3.28% #123
2016 40.32% −0.36% #129
2015 40.68% +0.63% #130
2014 40.05% +0.03% #122
2013 40.02% +0.89% #111
2012 39.13% +0.07% #112
2011 39.06% −0.45% #107
2010 39.51% −2.43% #103
2009 41.94% +7.11% #107
Show all years (1995-2025)
* 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 +21.7% GDP growth 2.7% C/A balance 1.8%
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

Slovak Republic matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. 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 Slovak Republic's government spending?

Slovak Republic's government spending was 44.70% in 2025. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 12.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in Slovak Republic?

Slovak Republic's government spending peaked at 52.19% in 2000.

What was the lowest government spending in Slovak Republic?

The lowest government spending in Slovak Republic was 34.84% in 2008.

How does Slovak Republic rank in government spending?

Slovak Republic ranks 9th 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 Slovak Republic in 2025?

Slovak Republic's government spending is projected to reach 44.70% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government spending of Slovak Republic in 2025?

The government spending of Slovak Republic in 2025 was 44.70%. This ranks 9th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_slovak-republic_government-spending, title = {Slovak Republic Government Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/slovak-republic/government-spending}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }