France: Government expenditure
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The most recent value is 180.21 billion Euro as of Q3 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 182.54 billion Euro. Historically, the average for France from Q1 1980 to Q3 2025 is 95.41 billion Euro. The minimum of 22.64 billion Euro was recorded in Q1 1980, while the maximum of 183.53 billion Euro was reached in Q4 2024.
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- Measure: billion Euro
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | France: Government expenditure, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 180.21 |
| 2025 Q2 | 182.54 |
| 2025 Q1 | 175.86 |
| 2024 Q4 | 183.53 |
| 2024 Q3 | 173.57 |
| 2024 Q2 | 177.69 |
| 2024 Q1 | 171.24 |
| 2023 Q4 | 179.52 |
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Definition: Total spending by all levels of government but excluding public enterprises.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government spending, percent of GDP | 23.12 | 2023 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 705.69 | 2023 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -5.50 | 2023 | percent |
| Government debt | 110.60 | 2023 | percent |
| Government expenditure | 180.21 | Q3/2025 | billion |
| Long-term interest rate | 3.51 | 9/2025 | percent |
| Tax revenue | 23.11 | 2023 | percent |
| Commercial tax rate | 60.70 | 2019 | percent |
| Tax preparation time | 139 | 2019 | hours |
| Taxes on goods and services | 19.13 | 2023 | percent |
| Taxes on international trade | 0.00 | 2023 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 29.34 | 2023 | percent |