Government expenditure (% of GDP) in North Macedonia

In 2025, general government expenditure as a share of GDP in North Macedonia was 36.2 %, up from 36.1 % in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare North Macedonia with other economies below.

Government expenditure (% of GDP)

Total expenditure of the general government

North Macedonia

Year	%
2025	36.2
2024	36.1
2023	35.3
2022	35.0
2021	35.3
2020	36.4
2019	31.4
2018	30.3
2017	31.8
2016	31.1
2015	32.2
2014	31.7
2013	31.7
2012	33.3
2011	31.9
2010	32.5
2009	33.6
2008	33.8
2007	31.4
2006	31.5
2005	32.5
2004	34.1
2003	36.0
2002	38.2
2001	37.4
2000	32.0

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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.