USA: Government expenditure
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The most recent value is 1331.1 billion U.S. Dollar as of Q3 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 1309.25 billion U.S. Dollar. Historically, the average for the USA from Q1 1960 to Q3 2025 is 426.8 billion U.S. Dollar. The minimum of 29.35 billion U.S. Dollar was recorded in Q1 1960, while the maximum of 1331.1 billion U.S. Dollar was reached in Q3 2025.
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- Measure: billion U.S. Dollar
- Definition: Total spending by all levels of government but excluding public enterprises.
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | USA: Government expenditure, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1331.1 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1309.25 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1298.88 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1287.68 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1271.73 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1248.8 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1220.25 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1203.8 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government spending, percent of GDP | 13.62 | 2024 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 3,991.84 | 2024 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -8.03 | 2024 | percent |
| Primary budget balance | -4.61 | 2024 | percent |
| Government expenditure | 1,331.10 | Q3/2025 | billion |
| Long-term interest rate | 4.60 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Tax revenue | 10.77 | 2024 | percent |
| Taxes on goods and services | 2.08 | 2024 | percent |
| Taxes on international trade | 1.60 | 2024 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 56.31 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt | 122.32 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt in foreign currency, percent | 0.37 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt held by non-residents | 22.58 | 2024 | percent |
| Sovereign debt average maturity | 5.78 | 2024 | percent |
| Short-term government debt | 34.20 | 2024 | percent |