Countries with the Highest Government Expense (% GDP) (2020)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2020
Expense is a decrease in net worth resulting from a transaction. This ranking uses expense relative to GDP and is not a measure of every government outlay.
Naoero leads with government expense (% of GDP) of 103.6%.
Kiribati ranks #2 at 83.7%.
Ukraine ranks #3 at 65.6%.
Marshall Islands ranks #4 at 59.4%.
Palau ranks #5 at 59.0%.
Top 25 Countries by Government Expense (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Government Expense (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Naoero | 103.6% | 2020 |
| 2 |  Kiribati | 83.7% | 2023 |
| 3 |  Ukraine | 65.6% | 2023 |
| 4 |  Marshall Islands | 59.4% | 2020 |
| 5 |  Palau | 59.0% | 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 | 37.3% | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest government expense (% of GDP) in 2020?
Naoero has the highest government expense (% 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.