USA: Government expenditure
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The most recent value is 1309.25 billion U.S. Dollar as of Q2 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 1298.88 billion U.S. Dollar. Historically, the average for the USA from Q1 1960 to Q2 2025 is 423.35 billion U.S. Dollar. The minimum of 29.35 billion U.S. Dollar was recorded in Q1 1960, while the maximum of 1309.25 billion U.S. Dollar was reached in Q2 2025.
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- Measure: billion U.S. Dollar
- Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
| Recent values | USA: Government expenditure, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2023  Q3 | 1189.1 |
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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 | 13.42 | 2024 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 3,916.69 | 2024 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -9.25 | 2023 | percent |
| Government debt | 119.62 | 2023 | percent |
| Government expenditure | 1,309.25 | Q2/2025 | billion |
| Long-term interest rate | 4.12 | 9/2025 | percent |
| Tax revenue | 10.65 | 2023 | percent |
| Commercial tax rate | 36.60 | 2019 | percent |
| Tax preparation time | 175 | 2019 | hours |
| Taxes on goods and services | 1.90 | 2023 | percent |
| Taxes on international trade | 1.67 | 2023 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 56.22 | 2023 | percent |