Argentina: Government expenditure
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The most recent value is 35905.23 billion Argentine Peso as of Q1 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 38155.09 billion Argentine Peso. Historically, the average for Argentina from Q1 2004 to Q1 2026 is 3649.77 billion Argentine Peso. The minimum of 11.79 billion Argentine Peso was recorded in Q1 2004, while the maximum of 38155.09 billion Argentine Peso was reached in Q4 2025.
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- Measure: billion Argentine Peso
- Definition: Total spending by all levels of government but excluding public enterprises.
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | Argentina: Government expenditure, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 35905.23 |
| 2025 Q4 | 38155.09 |
| 2025 Q3 | 32508.89 |
| 2025 Q2 | 32475.75 |
| 2025 Q1 | 27362.33 |
| 2024 Q4 | 28645.39 |
| 2024 Q3 | 23145.89 |
| 2024 Q2 | 21441.49 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government spending, percent of GDP | 14.93 | 2025 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 101.97 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | 0.46 | 2024 | percent |
| Primary budget balance | 2.17 | 2024 | percent |
| Government expenditure | 35,905.23 | Q1/2026 | billion |
| Tax revenue | 10.43 | 2024 | percent |
| Taxes on goods and services | 31.77 | 2024 | percent |
| Taxes on international trade | 14.99 | 2024 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 9.08 | 2024 | percent |
| Foreign aid | 259.02 | 2023 | million U.S. dollars |
| Government debt | 84.65 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt held by non-residents | 31.81 | 2024 | percent |
| Sovereign debt average maturity | 5.61 | 2024 | percent |
| Short-term government debt | 8.93 | 2024 | percent |