Germany Government Expenditure (% of GDP)
Germany Government Expenditure (% of GDP) published by Eurostat, covering Germany at annual frequency (2000–2024).
Germany (2024)
49.4
% of GDP
+1.3pp YoY
YoY Change
+1.3pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
25
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49.4 | +1.3pp |
| 2023 | 48.1 | -0.5pp |
| 2022 | 48.6 | -2.1pp |
| 2021 | 50.7 | -0.4pp |
| 2020 | 51.1 | +5.6pp |
| 2019 | 45.5 | +0.8pp |
| 2018 | 44.7 | +0.2pp |
| 2017 | 44.5 | -0.2pp |
| 2016 | 44.7 | +0.2pp |
| 2015 | 44.5 | +0.0pp |
| 2014 | 44.5 | -0.7pp |
| 2013 | 45.2 | +0.1pp |
| 2012 | 45.1 | -0.2pp |
| 2011 | 45.3 | -2.8pp |
| 2010 | 48.1 | -0.2pp |
| 2009 | 48.3 | +3.9pp |
| 2008 | 44.4 | +0.9pp |
| 2007 | 43.5 | -1.8pp |
| 2006 | 45.3 | -1.6pp |
| 2005 | 46.9 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Germany recorded 49.4 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +1.3pp. The historical series (2000–2024) shows a peak of 51.1 in 2020 and a trough of 43.5 in 2007.
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 germany government expenditure (% of gdp) in Germany, 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 51.1 % of GDP in 2020 and reached its lowest recorded value of 43.5 in 2007. The latest reading of 49.4 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +1.3pp.