Subnational government expenditure in European Union (27 countries from 01/02/2020)

European Union (27 countries from 01/02/2020): Subnational government expenditure was 49.08 Percentage of GDP in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
49.08 Percentage of GDP
Change on year
up 0.3%
Rank
1st
of 4 regions
All-time high
52.93 Percentage of GDP
in 2020
All-time low
45.82 Percentage of GDP
in 2007
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Subnational government expenditure in European Union (27 countries from 01/02/2020), 2000–2024

02040602000201220242000: 47.4 Percentage of GDP2001: 47.4 Percentage of GDP2002: 47.8 Percentage of GDP2003: 48.1 Percentage of GDP2004: 47.4 Percentage of GDP2005: 47.2 Percentage of GDP2006: 46.6 Percentage of GDP2007: 45.8 Percentage of GDP2008: 47 Percentage of GDP2009: 50.9 Percentage of GDP2010: 50.7 Percentage of GDP2011: 49.3 Percentage of GDP2012: 50 Percentage of GDP2013: 50 Percentage of GDP2014: 49.3 Percentage of GDP2015: 48.3 Percentage of GDP2016: 47.5 Percentage of GDP2017: 47 Percentage of GDP2018: 46.7 Percentage of GDP2019: 46.6 Percentage of GDP2020: 52.9 Percentage of GDP2021: 51.2 Percentage of GDP2022: 49.2 Percentage of GDP2023: 48.9 Percentage of GDP2024: 49.1 Percentage of GDP

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.

Analysis

In 2024, subnational government expenditure in European Union (27 countries from 01/02/2020) stood at 49.08 Percentage of GDP.

The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 0.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, subnational government expenditure in European Union (27 countries from 01/02/2020) peaked at 52.93 Percentage of GDP in 2020 and was at its lowest, 45.82 Percentage of GDP, in 2007.

Subnational government expenditure in European Union (27 countries from 01/02/2020), year by year

Annual values for Subnational government expenditure in European Union (27 countries from 01/02/2020), 2000 to 2024.
Year Percentage of GDP Change
2000 47.43 Percentage of GDP
2001 47.41 Percentage of GDP -0.0%
2002 47.78 Percentage of GDP +0.8%
2003 48.13 Percentage of GDP +0.7%
2004 47.41 Percentage of GDP -1.5%
2005 47.24 Percentage of GDP -0.4%
2006 46.56 Percentage of GDP -1.4%
2007 45.82 Percentage of GDP -1.6%
2008 46.98 Percentage of GDP +2.5%
2009 50.85 Percentage of GDP +8.2%
2010 50.67 Percentage of GDP -0.4%
2011 49.27 Percentage of GDP -2.8%
2012 49.96 Percentage of GDP +1.4%
2013 49.96 Percentage of GDP -0.0%
2014 49.25 Percentage of GDP -1.4%
2015 48.29 Percentage of GDP -2.0%
2016 47.52 Percentage of GDP -1.6%
2017 46.97 Percentage of GDP -1.2%
2018 46.68 Percentage of GDP -0.6%
2019 46.62 Percentage of GDP -0.1%
2020 52.93 Percentage of GDP +13.5%
2021 51.16 Percentage of GDP -3.3%
2022 49.16 Percentage of GDP -3.9%
2023 48.91 Percentage of GDP -0.5%
2024 49.08 Percentage of GDP +0.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 47.56 Percentage of GDP 45.82 Percentage of GDP 50.85 Percentage of GDP 10
2010s 48.52 Percentage of GDP 46.62 Percentage of GDP 50.67 Percentage of GDP 10
2020s 50.25 Percentage of GDP 48.91 Percentage of GDP 52.93 Percentage of GDP 5

Countries ranked near European Union (27 countries from 01/02/2020)

  1. 1 Finland 57.75 Percentage of GDP compare
  2. 2 France 56.99 Percentage of GDP compare
  3. 3 Austria 55.29 Percentage of GDP compare
  4. 4 Belgium 54.06 Percentage of GDP compare
  5. 4 Türkiye 36.13 Percentage of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 42 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is subnational government expenditure in European Union (27 countries from 01/02/2020)?
Subnational government expenditure in European Union (27 countries from 01/02/2020) was 49.08 Percentage of GDP in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest subnational government expenditure recorded in European Union (27 countries from 01/02/2020)?
The highest recorded value was 52.93 Percentage of GDP in 2020.
What is the lowest subnational government expenditure recorded in European Union (27 countries from 01/02/2020)?
The lowest recorded value was 45.82 Percentage of GDP in 2007.
How does European Union (27 countries from 01/02/2020) rank for subnational government expenditure?
European Union (27 countries from 01/02/2020) ranks 1st out of 4 regions with data for 2024.
Is subnational government expenditure rising or falling in European Union (27 countries from 01/02/2020)?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this European Union (27 countries from 01/02/2020) data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Subnational government expenditure. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Subnational government expenditure
Unit
Percentage of GDP
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
42 places, 1,036 data points, 2000–2024
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This dataset includes subnational government expenditure expressed in several units of measures: USD PPP, USD PPP per capita, percentage of GDP, and percentage of total public expenditure. The Subnational Government Structure and Finance Dashboard compiles several datasets with comparable data on institutional organisation and public finance at subnational government level. It provides data for the time period 2000 - 2024 (based on data availability), for all 38 OECD member countries, and the average for the European Union. It includes data for the subnational government sector, for both state and local government levels for some federal countries. The data for the latest year available is also available in PDF format and via an Interactive dashboard.