Countries with the Highest Government Spending (% GDP) (2020)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2020
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Nauru leads with government expenditure (% of gdp) of 103.6%.
Kiribati ranks #2 at 84.6%.
Ukraine ranks #3 at 65.6%.
Marshall Islands ranks #4 at 59.4%.
Palau ranks #5 at 58.3%.
Top 25 Countries by Government Expenditure (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Government Expenditure (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nauru | 103.6% | 2020 |
| 2 |  Kiribati | 84.6% | 2023 |
| 3 |  Ukraine | 65.6% | 2023 |
| 4 |  Marshall Islands | 59.4% | 2020 |
| 5 |  Palau | 58.3% | 2020 |
| 6 |  Timor-Leste | 52.5% | 2022 |
| 7 |  Greece | 47.3% | 2023 |
| 8 |  Italy | 47.3% | 2023 |
| 9 |  France | 47.3% | 2023 |
| 10 |  Austria | 46.0% | 2023 |
| 11 |  Finland | 44.9% | 2023 |
| 12 |  Slovenia | 42.9% | 2023 |
| 13 |  Hungary | 42.4% | 2022 |
| 14 |  Luxembourg | 42.2% | 2023 |
| 15 |  United Kingdom | 41.2% | 2023 |
| 16 |  San Marino | 40.5% | 2023 |
| 17 |  Lesotho | 40.2% | 2022 |
| 18 |  Netherlands | 40.0% | 2023 |
| 19 |  Slovak Republic | 39.8% | 2022 |
| 20 |  Belgium | 39.7% | 2022 |
| 21 |  Poland | 39.1% | 2023 |
| 22 |  Cyprus | 38.5% | 2023 |
| 23 |  Croatia | 38.1% | 2023 |
| 24 |  Estonia | 37.7% | 2023 |
| 25 |  Israel | 37.4% | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest government expenditure (% of gdp) in 2020?
Nauru has the highest government expenditure (% of gdp) at 103.6% in 2020.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 138 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.