Spain: Government expenditure
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The most recent value is 78.24 billion Euro as of Q1 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 92.88 billion Euro. Historically, the average for Spain from Q1 1995 to Q1 2026 is 47.65 billion Euro. The minimum of 18.63 billion Euro was recorded in Q3 1995, while the maximum of 92.88 billion Euro was reached in Q4 2025.
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- Measure: billion Euro
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | Spain: Government expenditure, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 78.24 |
| 2025 Q4 | 92.88 |
| 2025 Q3 | 75.55 |
| 2025 Q2 | 81.89 |
| 2025 Q1 | 73.66 |
| 2024 Q4 | 85.68 |
| 2024 Q3 | 72.38 |
| 2024 Q2 | 78.8 |
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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 | 19.47 | 2023 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 366.08 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -3.15 | 2024 | percent |
| Primary budget balance | -1.34 | 2024 | percent |
| Government expenditure | 78.24 | Q1/2026 | billion |
| Long-term interest rate | 3.44 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Tax revenue | 14.93 | 2024 | percent |
| Commercial tax rate | 47.00 | 2019 | percent |
| Tax preparation time | 143 | 2019 | hours |
| Taxes on goods and services | 25.00 | 2024 | percent |
| Taxes on international trade | 0.01 | 1994 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 21.98 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt | 101.65 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt in foreign currency, percent | 0.01 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt held by non-residents | 42.18 | 2024 | percent |
| Sovereign debt average maturity | 7.67 | 2024 | percent |
| Short-term government debt | 11.68 | 2024 | percent |