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Uruguay Government Spending

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

38.96% +1.94% (+5.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #25 Global Peak 38.96% (2025) Source World Bank

Uruguay Government Spending (1972–2025)

Overview

Uruguay's government spending stood at 38.96% in 2025, a rise of +1.94% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 38.96% by 2025. Uruguay ranked 25th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 40.11% - -
2025* trend 38.96% - -
2025 38.96% +1.94% #25
2023 37.02% +0.73% #68
2022 36.29% +4.56% #85
2021 31.73% −2.96% #73
2020 34.69% +2.62% #87
2019 32.07% +0.15% #97
2018 31.91% +0.67% #99
2017 31.25% −3.97% #100
2016 35.22% +5.65% #116
2015 29.58% −0.01% #93
2014 29.58% +0.31% #91
2013 29.27% +0.43% #81
2012 28.84% +1.11% #86
2011 27.74% −0.52% #76
2010 28.25% +0.05% #75
Show all years (1972-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 9.8% GDP growth -7.4% Unemployment 10.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Uruguay 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

What is Uruguay's government spending?

Uruguay's government spending was 38.96% in 2025. Ranked 25th globally. This represents a 5.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government spending in Uruguay?

Uruguay's government spending peaked at 38.96% in 2025.

What was the lowest government spending in Uruguay?

The lowest government spending in Uruguay was 15.92% in 1973.

How does Uruguay rank in government spending?

Uruguay ranks 25th 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 Uruguay in 2025?

Uruguay's government spending is projected to reach 38.96% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the government spending of Uruguay in 2025?

The government spending of Uruguay in 2025 was 38.96%. This ranks 25th in the world.

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