Government expenditure (% of GDP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In 2025, general government expenditure as a share of GDP in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 44.9 %, up from 43.3 % in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Bosnia and Herzegovina with other economies below.

Government expenditure (% of GDP)

Total expenditure of the general government

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Year	%
2025	44.9
2024	43.3
2023	41.9
2022	39.4
2021	40.6
2020	45.4
2019	39.9
2018	40.4
2017	40.0
2016	41.5
2015	42.7
2014	46.2
2013	43.8
2012	47.9
2011	46.4
2010	48.7
2009	49.0
2008	48.4
2007	45.2
2006	44.2
2005	44.5
2004	45.6
2003	47.3
2002	47.4
2001	50.2
2000	56.2

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About this indicator

This indicator measures general government total expenditure as a percentage of GDP. It captures all spending by the consolidated public sector in a given year, including wages and social benefits, interest payments, subsidies, transfers, and net acquisition of nonfinancial assets. Comparing expenditure-to-GDP ratios across countries shows the size of government relative to the economy. A higher ratio means the public sector accounts for a larger share of economic activity.
The series follows the IMF World Economic Outlook definition of government expenditure, under the Government Finance Statistics Manual (GFSM) framework.

Sources and updates

Data sources

The data for this indicator are drawn from the IMF World Economic Outlook.

Last update

This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.