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# South Africa Government Spending to GDP

> South Africa government spending to gdp is 34.2% as of Dec 2025, from 33.0%. History from 2000, source International Monetary Fund. Free API & MCP access.

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

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.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 34.2% | 33.0% | 34.6% (Dec 2020) | 22.2% (Dec 2002) | 2000–2025 | % | annual |

## FAQ

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

Government Spending to GDP in South Africa is 34.2% as of Dec 2025.

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

The all-time high is 34.6% (Dec 2020); the record low is 22.2% (Dec 2002), over a series starting in 2000.

**How often is this series updated?**

Government Spending to GDP for South Africa 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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