Tajikistan Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Tajikistan's government spending was 11.22% in 2025, ranked 108th globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1998–2025.
Overview
Tajikistan's government spending stood at 11.22% in 2025, a rise of +0.20% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 11.22% by 2025. Tajikistan ranked 108th globally.
Tajikistan's government spending has remained relatively stable over the past decade, oscillating between 8.96% in 2000 and 13.75% in 2004. The country's current government spending as a percentage of GDP stands at 11.22% in 2025, ranking it 108 globally. Notably, this figure is somewhat lower than that of peer country Equatorial Guinea, which has a comparable ranking of 11.28. The stable trajectory of government spending in Tajikistan contrasts with the fluctuations observed in other countries, with Lao PDR experiencing a more pronounced decline, from 9.93% in 2000 to 8.62% in 2025. The current spending level is a significant increase from the trough in 2000, indicating a sustained effort by the government to invest in the economy. However, future economic growth may be influenced by the government's ability to manage its spending and balance competing priorities, potentially shifting the trajectory of government spending in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 11.16% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 11.22% | - | - |
| 2025 | 11.22% | +0.20% | #108 |
| 2023 | 11.02% | +0.33% | #3 |
| 2022 | 10.69% | −1.77% | #4 |
| 2021 | 12.46% | −1.29% | #11 |
| 2004 | 13.75% | +2.58% | #16 |
| 2003 | 11.17% | +1.69% | #10 |
| 2001 | 9.48% | +0.53% | #5 |
| 2000 | 8.96% | −1.05% | #3 |
| 1999 | 10.01% | −1.35% | #3 |
| 1998 | 11.36% | – | #8 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tajikistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tajikistan's government spending was 11.22% in 2025. Ranked 108th globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from the previous year.
Tajikistan's government spending peaked at 13.75% in 2004.
The lowest government spending in Tajikistan was 8.96% in 2000.
Tajikistan ranks 108th globally in government spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tajikistan's government spending is projected to reach 11.22% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government spending of Tajikistan in 2025 was 11.22%. This ranks 108th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Tajikistan Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tajikistan/government-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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