South Africa: Government expenditure
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The most recent value is 376.72 billion South African Rand as of Q1 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 378.05 billion South African Rand. Historically, the average for South Africa from Q1 1993 to Q1 2026 is 152.78 billion South African Rand. The minimum of 19.4 billion South African Rand was recorded in Q1 1993, while the maximum of 378.05 billion South African Rand was reached in Q4 2025.
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- Measure: billion South African Rand
- Definition: Total spending by all levels of government but excluding public enterprises.
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | South Africa: Government expenditure, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 376.72 |
| 2025 Q4 | 378.05 |
| 2025 Q3 | 363.05 |
| 2025 Q2 | 351.02 |
| 2025 Q1 | 351.44 |
| 2024 Q4 | 362.05 |
| 2024 Q3 | 354.34 |
| 2024 Q2 | 345.79 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government spending, percent of GDP | 18.89 | 2025 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 80.70 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -5.79 | 2024 | percent |
| Primary budget balance | -0.61 | 2024 | percent |
| Government expenditure | 376.72 | Q1/2026 | billion |
| Long-term interest rate | 8.70 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Tax revenue | 25.88 | 2024 | percent |
| Taxes on goods and services | 32.09 | 2024 | percent |
| Taxes on international trade | 3.60 | 2024 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 50.84 | 2024 | percent |
| Foreign aid | 1,506.95 | 2023 | million U.S. dollars |
| Government debt | 75.96 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt in foreign currency, percent | 9.33 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt held by non-residents | 25.16 | 2024 | percent |
| Sovereign debt average maturity | 10.72 | 2024 | percent |
| Short-term government debt | 9.37 | 2024 | percent |