Government expenditure (% of GDP) in Saint Kitts and Nevis

In 2025, general government expenditure as a share of GDP in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 42.4 %, down from 44.4 % in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Saint Kitts and Nevis with other economies below.

Government expenditure (% of GDP)

Total expenditure of the general government

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Year	%
2025	42.4
2024	44.4
2023	43.7
2022	50.4
2021	42.0
2020	37.2
2019	37.9
2018	34.2
2017	25.5
2016	26.1
2015	29.0
2014	27.4
2013	27.9
2012	26.4
2011	30.3
2010	31.2
2009	30.4
2008	29.5
2007	30.9
2006	31.2
2005	33.0
2004	32.4
2003	30.0
2002	34.1
2001	29.5
2000	33.3

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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.