Türkiye Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Türkiye's government spending was 28.88% in 2025, ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 12.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1972–2025.
Overview
Türkiye's government spending stood at 28.88% in 2025, a decline of +4.15% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 28.88% by 2025. Türkiye ranked 62nd globally.
Turkey’s general government expenditure as a share of gross domestic product has risen steadily since the early 1970s, moving from 14.91 % in 1972 to a record high of 35.32 % in 2009, a peak that reflected expansive fiscal stimulus during the global financial crisis. After a low of 12.28 % in 1974, the upward trajectory continued, reaching 28.88 % in 2025, which places the country 62nd in the world and just below peers such as Azerbaijan (28.99 %) and Ecuador (28.76 %). The long‑run increase mirrors Turkey’s rapid economic growth, demographic pressures and recurring public‑investment programmes, while the 2009 peak underscores the sensitivity of fiscal policy to external shocks. Despite the recent slowdown from the 2009 apex, the proportion of government spending remains elevated relative to the 1970s baseline, suggesting that future fiscal consolidation or a shift toward private‑sector financing would be required to reverse the current upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 28.07% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 28.88% | - | - |
| 2025 | 28.88% | −4.15% | #62 |
| 2023 | 33.03% | +3.97% | #54 |
| 2022 | 29.06% | −1.14% | #57 |
| 2021 | 30.20% | −3.25% | #67 |
| 2020 | 33.45% | −1.44% | #81 |
| 2019 | 34.89% | +1.75% | #110 |
| 2018 | 33.14% | +1.59% | #105 |
| 2017 | 31.55% | +0.95% | #104 |
| 2016 | 30.61% | +1.76% | #95 |
| 2015 | 28.84% | −0.43% | #91 |
| 2014 | 29.27% | +0.28% | #88 |
| 2013 | 28.99% | −0.43% | #80 |
| 2012 | 29.42% | −0.72% | #89 |
| 2011 | 30.14% | −2.50% | #86 |
| 2010 | 32.64% | −2.68% | #87 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Türkiye matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Türkiye's government spending was 28.88% in 2025. Ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 12.6% decrease from the previous year.
Türkiye's government spending peaked at 35.32% in 2009.
The lowest government spending in Türkiye was 12.28% in 1974.
Türkiye ranks 62nd globally in government spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Türkiye's government spending is projected to reach 28.88% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government spending of Türkiye in 2025 was 28.88%. This ranks 62nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_turkiye_government-spending,
title = {Türkiye Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/turkiye/government-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}