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# Germany Government Spending to GDP

> Germany government spending to gdp is 50.5% as of Dec 2025, from 49.4%. History from 1991, source International Monetary Fund. Free API & MCP access.

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

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.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 50.5% | 49.4% | 55.2% (Dec 1995) | 43.5% (Dec 2007) | 1991–2025 | % | annual |

## FAQ

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

Government Spending to GDP in Germany is 50.5% as of Dec 2025.

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

The all-time high is 55.2% (Dec 1995); the record low is 43.5% (Dec 2007), over a series starting in 1991.

**How often is this series updated?**

Government Spending to GDP for Germany 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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