Brunei: Government expenditure
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The most recent value is 1.23 billion Brunei Dollar as of Q1 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 1.3 billion Brunei Dollar. Historically, the average for Brunei from Q1 2015 to Q1 2026 is 1.13 billion Brunei Dollar. The minimum of 0.86 billion Brunei Dollar was recorded in Q2 2020, while the maximum of 1.47 billion Brunei Dollar was reached in Q1 2019.
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- Measure: billion Brunei Dollar
- Definition: Total spending by all levels of government but excluding public enterprises.
- Source: Department of Economic Planning and Development of Brunei
| Recent values | Brunei: Government expenditure, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 1.23 |
| 2025 Q4 | 1.3 |
| 2025 Q3 | 1.15 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1.17 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1.39 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1.29 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1.12 |
| 2024 Q2 | 0.95 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government spending, percent of GDP | 23.81 | 2025 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 3.58 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -10.20 | 2024 | percent |
| Primary budget balance | -10.20 | 2024 | percent |
| Government expenditure | 1.23 | Q1/2026 | billion |
| Foreign aid | 4.29 | 1995 | million U.S. dollars |
| Government debt | 2.29 | 2024 | percent |
| Short-term government debt | 0.25 | 2024 | percent |