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# United States Government Spending to GDP

> United States government spending to gdp is 37.7% as of Dec 2025, from 37.7%. History from 2001, source International Monetary Fund. Free API & MCP access.

Government Spending to GDP in United States fell to 37.7% in Dec 2025 from 37.7% in Dec 2024.

Government Spending to GDP in United States averaged 36.6% from 2001 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 44.7% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 32.8% in Dec 2001. The series is reported yearly with history from 2001.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 37.7% | 37.7% | 44.7% (Dec 2020) | 32.8% (Dec 2001) | 2001–2025 | % | annual |

## FAQ

**What is United States's government spending to gdp right now?**

Government Spending to GDP in United States is 37.7% as of Dec 2025.

**What are the historical extremes for United States's government spending to gdp?**

The all-time high is 44.7% (Dec 2020); the record low is 32.8% (Dec 2001), over a series starting in 2001.

**How often is this series updated?**

Government Spending to GDP for United States 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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