Austria Government Expenditure (% of GDP)
Austria Government Expenditure (% of GDP) published by Eurostat, covering Austria at annual frequency (2000–2024).
Austria (2024)
55.2
% of GDP
+3.0pp YoY
YoY Change
+3.0pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
25
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55.2 | +3.0pp |
| 2023 | 52.2 | -0.8pp |
| 2022 | 53.0 | -3.0pp |
| 2021 | 56.0 | -1.3pp |
| 2020 | 57.3 | +8.2pp |
| 2019 | 49.1 | -0.1pp |
| 2018 | 49.2 | -0.6pp |
| 2017 | 49.8 | -0.8pp |
| 2016 | 50.6 | -0.6pp |
| 2015 | 51.2 | -1.2pp |
| 2014 | 52.4 | +0.0pp |
| 2013 | 52.4 | +0.6pp |
| 2012 | 51.8 | +0.5pp |
| 2011 | 51.3 | -2.1pp |
| 2010 | 53.4 | -1.2pp |
| 2009 | 54.6 | +4.2pp |
| 2008 | 50.4 | +0.7pp |
| 2007 | 49.7 | -1.2pp |
| 2006 | 50.9 | -0.8pp |
| 2005 | 51.7 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Austria recorded 55.2 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +3.0pp. The historical series (2000–2024) shows a peak of 57.3 in 2020 and a trough of 49.1 in 2019.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks austria government expenditure (% of gdp) in Austria, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2000–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 57.3 % of GDP in 2020 and reached its lowest recorded value of 49.1 in 2019. The latest reading of 55.2 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +3.0pp.