Germany Government Spending to GDP

50.5%▲ +1.12 pt

Dec 2025 · Annual

Government Spending to GDP in Germany rose to 50.5% in Dec 2025 from 49.4% in Dec 2024.

Germany Government Spending to GDP, 1991–2025
ActualPreviousHighestLowestDatesFrequency
50.5%49.4%55.2%Dec 199543.5%Dec 20071991 – 2025Annual

About this series

Government Spending to GDP in Germany averaged 47.4% from 1991 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 55.2% in Dec 1995 and a record low of 43.5% in Dec 2007. The series is reported yearly with history from 1991.

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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