United States Government Spending
$5,544▲ +$127
Jun 2026 · Quarterly
Government Spending in the United States rose to 5543.809 USD Billion in the second quarter of 2026 from 5416.715 USD Billion in the first quarter. The reading is the highest on record since the series began in 1947. The all-time low was 39.361 USD Billion in the third quarter of 1947.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,544 | $5,417 | $5,544Jun 2026 | $39Sep 1947 | 1947 – 2026 | Quarterly |
About this series
Government Spending in United States averaged $2,804 from 1947 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of $5,544 in Jun 2026 and a record low of $39 in Sep 1947. The series is reported quarterly with history from 1947.
Government Spending in the United States is an economic indicator that measures the total value of government consumption and investment expenditures. The data is reported on a quarterly basis in units of USD Billions. The series has been recorded since the first quarter of 1947, with the all-time low occurring in the third quarter of that same year.
Source & methodology
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