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Ukraine Government Spending

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

79.67% +14.11% (+21.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #2 Global Peak 79.67% (2025) Source World Bank

Ukraine Government Spending (1999–2025)

Overview

Ukraine's government spending stood at 79.67% in 2025, a rise of +14.11% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 79.67% by 2025. Ukraine ranked 2nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 88.24% - -
2025* trend 79.67% - -
2025 79.67% +14.11% #2
2023 65.56% +7.67% #85
2022 57.89% +24.63% #110
2021 33.26% −3.95% #81
2020 37.21% +4.15% #98
2019 33.06% −0.35% #101
2018 33.41% −0.20% #107
2017 33.61% +0.10% #113
2016 33.50% −3.86% #109
2015 37.37% −6.17% #120
2014 43.54% +4.86% #127
2013 38.68% −0.86% #107
2012 39.54% +2.66% #113
2011 36.88% −2.67% #101
2010 39.54% +0.28% #104
Show all years (1999-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 20.2% Real rate -12.1%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Ukraine matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ukraine's government spending?

Ukraine's government spending was 79.67% in 2025. Ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 21.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in Ukraine?

Ukraine's government spending peaked at 79.67% in 2025.

What was the lowest government spending in Ukraine?

The lowest government spending in Ukraine was 25.17% in 1999.

How does Ukraine rank in government spending?

Ukraine ranks 2nd 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 Ukraine in 2025?

Ukraine's government spending is projected to reach 79.67% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government spending of Ukraine in 2025?

The government spending of Ukraine in 2025 was 79.67%. This ranks 2nd in the world.

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