Australia Government Spending to GDP

39.5%▲ +0.74 pt

Dec 2025 · Annual

Government Spending to GDP in Australia rose to 39.5% in Dec 2025 from 38.7% in Dec 2024.

Australia Government Spending to GDP, 1990–2025
ActualPreviousHighestLowestDatesFrequency
39.5%38.7%44.3%Dec 202029.6%Dec 19891988 – 2025Annual

About this series

Government Spending to GDP in Australia averaged 36.0% from 1988 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 44.3% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 29.6% in Dec 1989. The series is reported yearly with history from 1988.

Source & methodology

We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.

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