India Government Spending to GDP

28.5% −0.81 pt

Dec 2025 · Annual

Government Spending to GDP in India fell to 28.5% in Dec 2025 from 29.3% in Dec 2024.

India Government Spending to GDP, 1990–2025
ActualPreviousHighestLowestDatesFrequency
28.5%29.3%31.8%Dec 202024.4%Dec 19961988 – 2025Annual

About this series

Government Spending to GDP in India averaged 27.3% from 1988 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 31.8% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 24.4% in Dec 1996. 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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