Government Spending in Germany increased to 212.86 EUR Billion in the first quarter of 2026 from 210.45 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. Government Spending in Germany averaged 152.47 EUR Billion from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 212.86 EUR Billion in the first quarter of 2026 and a record low of 101.75 EUR Billion in the first quarter of 1991. source: Federal Statistical Office

Government Spending in Germany is expected to be 206.70 EUR Billion by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Germany Government Spending is projected to trend around 213.19 EUR Billion in 2027 and 216.18 EUR Billion in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Asylum Applications 6140.00 6980.00 persons Apr 2026
Credit Rating 100.00 May 2026
Fiscal Expenditure 550.19 524.58 EUR Billion Sep 2025
Government Budget -2.70 -2.70 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Government Budget Value -50.18 -12.74 EUR Billion Sep 2025
Government Debt 2661549.00 2610793.00 EUR Million Dec 2025
Government Debt to GDP 63.50 62.20 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Government Revenues 500.01 511.84 EUR Billion Sep 2025
Government Spending 212.86 210.45 EUR Billion Mar 2026
Government Spending to GDP 50.50 49.40 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Holidays
Military Expenditure 113585.90 86148.30 USD Million Dec 2025


Germany Government Spending
Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
212.86 210.45 212.86 101.75 1991 - 2026 EUR Billion Quarterly
Constant Prices 2020, SA