
Aaron O'Neill
Research lead for society, economy, and politics: Europe & global
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A total increase by approximately 0.83 percentage points can be seen between 2000 and 2025. This increase however did not happen continuously.
Continuous decline between 2025 and 2030
The ratio will stand at around 21.04 percent in 2030, according to forecasts. There is an overall decrease by approximately 1.53 percentage points since 2025. This decrease reflects a consistent falling trend.
Shown here is the general government expenditure as a share of the national gross domestic product. As defined by the International Monetary Fund, the general government expenditure consists of total expense and the net acquisition of nonfinancial assets. The gross domestic product represents the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Labor Market
Inflation and Prices
International Trade
Government Finances
Income, Inequality,and Poverty
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