Expenditure, General government, Domestic currency (9/26/2025) in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Expenditure, General government, Domestic currency (9/26/2025) was 948.78 billion in 2031. ◆ Volatile
Expenditure, General government, Domestic currency in Hong Kong, 1981–2031
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for expenditure, general government, domestic currency in Hong Kong is 948.78 billion, measured in 2031. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.7% on the previous year and up 36.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure, general government, domestic currency in Hong Kong peaked at 948.78 billion in 2031 and was at its lowest, 30.81 billion, in 1981.
That places Hong Kong 15th out of 26 countries with data for 2031, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Expenditure, General government, Domestic currency (9/26/2025) in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 30.81 billion | — |
| 1982 | 33.06 billion | +7.3% |
| 1983 | 35.35 billion | +6.9% |
| 1984 | 36.09 billion | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 40.85 billion | +13.2% |
| 1986 | 42.70 billion | +4.6% |
| 1987 | 48.38 billion | +13.3% |
| 1988 | 56.59 billion | +17.0% |
| 1989 | 71.37 billion | +26.1% |
| 1990 | 85.56 billion | +19.9% |
| 1991 | 92.19 billion | +7.8% |
| 1992 | 113.33 billion | +22.9% |
| 1993 | 147.44 billion | +30.1% |
| 1994 | 164.16 billion | +11.3% |
| 1995 | 183.16 billion | +11.6% |
| 1996 | 182.68 billion | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 194.36 billion | +6.4% |
| 1998 | 239.35 billion | +23.1% |
| 1999 | 223.04 billion | -6.8% |
| 2000 | 232.89 billion | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 238.89 billion | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 239.18 billion | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 247.47 billion | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 242.24 billion | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 233.07 billion | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 226.86 billion | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 234.81 billion | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 312.41 billion | +33.0% |
| 2009 | 292.52 billion | -6.4% |
| 2010 | 301.36 billion | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 364.04 billion | +20.8% |
| 2012 | 377.32 billion | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 433.54 billion | +14.9% |
| 2014 | 396.18 billion | -8.6% |
| 2015 | 435.63 billion | +10.0% |
| 2016 | 462.05 billion | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 470.86 billion | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 531.83 billion | +12.9% |
| 2019 | 607.83 billion | +14.3% |
| 2020 | 816.08 billion | +34.3% |
| 2021 | 693.34 billion | -15.0% |
| 2022 | 810.48 billion | +16.9% |
| 2023 | 721.30 billion | -11.0% |
| 2024 | 753.22 billion | +4.4% |
| 2025 | 789.17 billion | +4.8% |
| 2026 | 818.40 billion | +3.7% |
| 2027 | 851.69 billion | +4.1% |
| 2028 | 836.81 billion | -1.7% |
| 2029 | 866.35 billion | +3.5% |
| 2030 | 905.85 billion | +4.6% |
| 2031 | 948.78 billion | +4.7% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 948.78 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 948.78 billion, 1.0× the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 948.78 billion is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.40 trillion, 68% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 43.91 billion | 30.81 billion | 71.37 billion | 9 |
| 1990s | 162.53 billion | 85.56 billion | 239.35 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 250.03 billion | 226.86 billion | 312.41 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 438.07 billion | 301.36 billion | 607.83 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 795.68 billion | 693.34 billion | 866.35 billion | 10 |
| 2030s | 927.32 billion | 905.85 billion | 948.78 billion | 2 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
More public sector data for Hong Kong
- Capital stock, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency 1,714 (2019)
- Capital stock, General government, Constant prices, Percent of GDP 68.27 (2019)
- Capital stock, General government, Constant prices, Purchasing power 253.67 (2019)
- Capital stock, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency 0.0002 units per person (2019)
- Capital stock, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency 0 units per US$ of GDP (2019)
- Capital stock, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency 1.63 units per square kilometre (2019)
- Capital stock, General government, Constant prices, Purchasing power 0 units per person (2019)
- Capital stock, General government, Constant prices, Purchasing power 0 units per US$ of GDP (2019)
- Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices 145.65 (2019)
- Capital stock, General government, Constant prices, Purchasing power 0.2416 units per square kilometre (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is expenditure, general government, domestic currency in Hong Kong?
- Expenditure, general government, domestic currency in Hong Kong was 948.78 billion in 2031, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest expenditure, general government, domestic currency recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 948.78 billion in 2031.
- What is the lowest expenditure, general government, domestic currency recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.81 billion in 1981.
- How does Hong Kong rank for expenditure, general government, domestic currency?
- Hong Kong ranks 15th out of 26 countries with data for 2031.
- Is expenditure, general government, domestic currency rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Expenditure, General government, Domestic currency (9/26/2025). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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