South Korea Government Spending to GDP

24.0%▲ +1.45 pt

Dec 2025 · Annual

Government Spending to GDP in South Korea rose to 24.0% in Dec 2025 from 22.5% in Dec 2024.

South Korea Government Spending to GDP, 1995–2025
ActualPreviousHighestLowestDatesFrequency
24.0%22.5%26.7%Dec 202213.5%Dec 19951995 – 2025Annual

About this series

Government Spending to GDP in South Korea averaged 18.9% from 1995 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 26.7% in Dec 2022 and a record low of 13.5% in Dec 1995. The series is reported yearly with history from 1995.

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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