Public spending (South Africa): 33.4 % GDP in 2022, the latest available value.
23 observations from 2000 to 2022. Source: World Bank.
Total government spending relative to GDP; gauges the weight of the state in the economy.
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 33.4 % GDP |
| 2021 | 34.6 % GDP |
| 2020 | 37.8 % GDP |
| 2019 | 34.7 % GDP |
| 2018 | 34 % GDP |
| 2017 | 33.3 % GDP |
| 2016 | 32.2 % GDP |
| 2015 | 33.7 % GDP |
| 2014 | 31.9 % GDP |
| 2013 | 31.3 % GDP |
| 2012 | 30.4 % GDP |
| 2011 | 31.1 % GDP |
| 2010 | 29.6 % GDP |
| 2009 | 29.1 % GDP |
| 2008 | 27.2 % GDP |
| 2007 | 26.1 % GDP |
| 2006 | 25.8 % GDP |
| 2005 | 25.6 % GDP |
| 2004 | 25.6 % GDP |
| 2003 | 24.8 % GDP |
| 2002 | 23.7 % GDP |
| 2001 | 24.3 % GDP |
| 2000 | 24.4 % GDP |