South Africa Government Spending to GDP

34.2%▲ +1.19 pt

Dec 2025 · Annual

Government Spending to GDP in South Africa rose to 34.2% in Dec 2025 from 33.0% in Dec 2024.

South Africa Government Spending to GDP, 2000–2025
ActualPreviousHighestLowestDatesFrequency
34.2%33.0%34.6%Dec 202022.2%Dec 20022000 – 2025Annual

About this series

Government Spending to GDP in South Africa averaged 28.3% from 2000 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 34.6% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 22.2% in Dec 2002. The series is reported yearly with history from 2000.

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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