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Slovenia Government Spending

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

44.03% +1.16% (+2.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #11 Global Peak 54.57% (2013) Source World Bank

Slovenia Government Spending (1992–2025)

Overview

Slovenia's government spending stood at 44.03% in 2025, a rise of +1.16% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 44.03% by 2025. Slovenia ranked 11th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 43.89% - -
2025* trend 44.03% - -
2025 44.03% +1.16% #11
2023 42.87% −0.68% #79
2022 43.55% −3.05% #102
2021 46.61% −2.50% #120
2020 49.11% +8.32% #127
2019 40.79% −0.36% #128
2018 41.15% −1.15% #130
2017 42.30% −2.38% #136
2016 44.67% −2.05% #137
2015 46.72% −0.81% #140
2014 47.53% −7.04% #135
2013 54.57% +7.08% #129
2012 47.49% −1.32% #128
2011 48.81% +1.45% #124
2010 47.36% +1.00% #120
Show all years (1992-2025)
* 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 +72.9% GDP growth 8.4% 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

Slovenia 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 Slovenia's government spending?

Slovenia's government spending was 44.03% in 2025. Ranked 11th globally. This represents a 2.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in Slovenia?

Slovenia's government spending peaked at 54.57% in 2013.

What was the lowest government spending in Slovenia?

The lowest government spending in Slovenia was 32.16% in 1992.

How does Slovenia rank in government spending?

Slovenia ranks 11th 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 Slovenia in 2025?

Slovenia's government spending is projected to reach 44.03% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government spending of Slovenia in 2025?

The government spending of Slovenia in 2025 was 44.03%. This ranks 11th in the world.

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