Government expenditure (% of GDP) in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

In 2025, general government expenditure as a share of GDP in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was 41.0 %, down from 43.9 % in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Saint Vincent and the Grenadines with other economies below.

Government expenditure (% of GDP)

Total expenditure of the general government

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Year	%
2025	41.0
2024	43.9
2023	39.7
2022	36.6
2021	37.2
2020	32.9
2019	29.1
2018	26.3
2017	26.6
2016	27.1
2015	27.6
2014	30.4
2013	29.5
2012	26.3
2011	29.4
2010	31.1
2009	31.0
2008	28.3
2007	27.1
2006	26.1
2005	26.7
2004	24.9
2003	26.0
2002	25.7
2001	24.4
2000	23.8

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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.