Government expenditure (% of GDP) in Hong Kong (China)

In 2025, general government expenditure as a share of GDP in Hong Kong (China) was 23.2 %, compared with 23.2 % in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Hong Kong (China) with other economies below.

Government expenditure (% of GDP)

Total expenditure of the general government

Hong Kong (China)

Year	%
2025	23.2
2024	23.2
2023	23.7
2022	28.3
2021	23.7
2020	29.9
2019	21.0
2018	18.4
2017	17.4
2016	18.3
2015	18.0
2014	17.3
2013	20.0
2012	18.3
2011	18.6
2010	16.6
2009	17.3
2008	18.6
2007	13.9
2006	14.8
2005	16.2
2004	18.2
2003	19.6
2002	18.5
2001	18.2
2000	17.5

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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.