Germany: Government expenditure
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The most recent value is 231.16 billion Euro as of Q2 2024, an increase compared to the previous value of 230.16 billion Euro. Historically, the average for Germany from Q1 1991 to Q2 2024 is 131.17 billion Euro. The minimum of 65.71 billion Euro was recorded in Q1 1991, while the maximum of 245.59 billion Euro was reached in Q4 2023.
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- Measure: billion Euro
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | Germany: Government expenditure, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2024 Q2 | 231.16 |
| 2024 Q1 | 230.16 |
| 2023 Q4 | 245.59 |
| 2023 Q3 | 222.72 |
| 2023 Q2 | 219.09 |
| 2023 Q1 | 217.76 |
| 2022 Q4 | 233.22 |
| 2022 Q3 | 211.27 |
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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 | 21.95 | 2022 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 960.75 | 2023 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -2.12 | 2023 | percent |
| Government debt | 63.70 | 2023 | percent |
| Government expenditure | 231.16 | Q2/2024 | billion |
| Long-term interest rate | 2.21 | 8/2024 | percent |
| Tax revenue | 11.18 | 2021 | percent |
| Commercial tax rate | 48.80 | 2019 | percent |
| Tax preparation time | 218 | 2019 | hours |
| Number of taxes | 9 | 2019 | taxes |
| Taxes on goods and services | 20.35 | 2021 | percent |
| Taxes on international trade | 0.01 | 1987 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 17.49 | 2021 | percent |