Public spending (United Kingdom): 41.2 % GDP in 2023, the latest available value.
24 observations from 2000 to 2023. Source: World Bank.
Total government spending relative to GDP; gauges the weight of the state in the economy.
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 41.2 % GDP |
| 2022 | 40.7 % GDP |
| 2021 | 42.9 % GDP |
| 2020 | 47.5 % GDP |
| 2019 | 36.4 % GDP |
| 2018 | 37.2 % GDP |
| 2017 | 36.8 % GDP |
| 2016 | 37 % GDP |
| 2015 | 38.2 % GDP |
| 2014 | 39.1 % GDP |
| 2013 | 40 % GDP |
| 2012 | 43.1 % GDP |
| 2011 | 42.5 % GDP |
| 2010 | 43.9 % GDP |
| 2009 | 43.5 % GDP |
| 2008 | 41 % GDP |
| 2007 | 38.2 % GDP |
| 2006 | 38 % GDP |
| 2005 | 37.7 % GDP |
| 2004 | 37.3 % GDP |
| 2003 | 36.8 % GDP |
| 2002 | 35.7 % GDP |
| 2001 | 34.3 % GDP |
| 2000 | 34 % GDP |