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# Australia Government Spending to GDP

> Australia government spending to gdp is 39.5% as of Dec 2025, from 38.7%. History from 1988, source International Monetary Fund. Free API & MCP access.

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

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.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 39.5% | 38.7% | 44.3% (Dec 2020) | 29.6% (Dec 1989) | 1988–2025 | % | annual |

## FAQ

**What is Australia's government spending to gdp right now?**

Government Spending to GDP in Australia is 39.5% as of Dec 2025.

**What are the historical extremes for Australia's government spending to gdp?**

The all-time high is 44.3% (Dec 2020); the record low is 29.6% (Dec 1989), over a series starting in 1988.

**How often is this series updated?**

Government Spending to GDP for Australia is a annual series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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