Government Spending in South Africa increased to 928613 ZAR Million in the second quarter of 2026 from 924811 ZAR Million in the first quarter of 2026. Government Spending - 2015 in South Africa averaged 456406.18 ZAR Million from 1960 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 928613.00 ZAR Million in the second quarter of 2026 and a record low of 65991.00 ZAR Million in the first quarter of 1960. source: South African Reserve Bank

Government Spending in South Africa is expected to be 930983.00 ZAR Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the South Africa Government Spending is projected to trend around 946810.00 ZAR Million in 2027 and 964799.00 ZAR Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



South Africa Government Spending - 2015
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
928613.00 924811.00 928613.00 65991.00 1960 - 2026 ZAR Million Quarterly
Constant Prices, SA