China Government Spending to GDP

32.9% −0.06 pt

Dec 2025 · Annual

Government Spending to GDP in China fell to 32.9% in Dec 2025 from 32.9% in Dec 2024.

China Government Spending to GDP, 1990–2025
ActualPreviousHighestLowestDatesFrequency
32.9%32.9%34.8%Dec 202011.0%Dec 19961982 – 2025Annual

About this series

Government Spending to GDP in China averaged 22.8% from 1982 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 34.8% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 11.0% in Dec 1996. The series is reported yearly with history from 1982.

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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