Countries with the Highest Government Consumption (% GDP) (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
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Timor-Leste leads with government consumption (% of GDP) of 60.6%.
Kiribati ranks #2 at 59.0%.
Marshall Islands ranks #3 at 54.5%.
Greenland ranks #4 at 41.7%.
Ukraine ranks #5 at 38.9%.
Top 25 Countries by Government Consumption (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Government Consumption (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Timor-Leste | 60.6% | 2024 |
| 2 |  Kiribati | 59.0% | 2024 |
| 3 |  Marshall Islands | 54.5% | 2024 |
| 4 |  Greenland | 41.7% | 2023 |
| 5 |  Ukraine | 38.9% | 2025 |
| 6 |  Palau | 38.3% | 2024 |
| 7 |  Lesotho | 36.4% | 2025 |
| 8 |  Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 34.4% | 2022 |
| 9 |  Equatorial Guinea | 32.4% | 2025 |
| 10 |  Libya | 32.3% | 2025 |
| 11 |  French Polynesia | 32.0% | 2024 |
| 12 |  Botswana | 31.5% | 2025 |
| 13 |  Faroe Islands | 27.9% | 2024 |
| 14 |  Sweden | 26.4% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Solomon Islands | 26.2% | 2024 |
| 16 |  Finland | 26.1% | 2025 |
| 17 |  Iceland | 26.1% | 2025 |
| 18 |  Netherlands | 25.9% | 2025 |
| 19 |  Kuwait | 25.8% | 2024 |
| 20 |  Seychelles | 25.1% | 2025 |
| 21 |  Israel | 25.0% | 2025 |
| 22 |  Cuba | 24.8% | 2024 |
| 23 |  France | 24.4% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Croatia | 24.3% | 2025 |
| 25 |  Belgium | 24.0% | 2025 |
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FAQ
What is the highest government consumption (% of GDP) in 2024?
Timor-Leste has the highest government consumption (% of GDP) at 60.6% in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 178 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.