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# United States Government Spending

> United States government spending is $5,544 as of Jun 2026, from $5,417. History from 1947, source Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Free API & MCP access.

Government Spending in United States rose to $5,544 in Jun 2026 from $5,417 in Mar 2026.

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.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $5,544 | $5,417 | $5,544 (Jun 2026) | $39 (Sep 1947) | 1947–2026 | USD Billions | quarterly |

## FAQ

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

Government Spending in United States is $5,544 as of Jun 2026.

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

The all-time high is $5,544 (Jun 2026); the record low is $39 (Sep 1947), over a series starting in 1947.

**How often is this series updated?**

Government Spending for United States is a quarterly 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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