Hong Kong: Government expenditure
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The most recent value is 116.29 billion Hong Kong Dollar as of Q1 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 103.68 billion Hong Kong Dollar. Historically, the average for Hong Kong from Q1 1990 to Q1 2026 is 47.36 billion Hong Kong Dollar. The minimum of 10.36 billion Hong Kong Dollar was recorded in Q2 1990, while the maximum of 116.29 billion Hong Kong Dollar was reached in Q1 2026.
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- Measure: billion Hong Kong Dollar
- Source: Census and Statistics Department Hong Kong
| Recent values | Hong Kong: Government expenditure, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 116.29 |
| 2025 Q4 | 103.68 |
| 2025 Q3 | 103.63 |
| 2025 Q2 | 99.76 |
| 2025 Q1 | 111.7 |
| 2024 Q4 | 101.57 |
| 2024 Q3 | 100.78 |
| 2024 Q2 | 96.46 |
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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 | 12.57 | 2025 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 53.72 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -5.82 | 2024 | percent |
| Primary budget balance | -7.00 | 2024 | percent |
| Government expenditure | 116.29 | Q1/2026 | billion |
| Commercial tax rate | 21.90 | 2019 | percent |
| Tax preparation time | 35 | 2019 | hours |
| Foreign aid | 13.20 | 1996 | million U.S. dollars |
| Government debt | 9.24 | 2024 | percent |
| Short-term government debt | 48.77 | 2024 | percent |