Government Spending in the United States increased to 3999.70 USD Billion in the first quarter of 2026 from 3957.10 USD Billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. Government Spending in the United States averaged 2285.03 USD Billion from 1947 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 4015.00 USD Billion in the third quarter of 2025 and a record low of 555.60 USD Billion in the fourth quarter of 1947. source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

Government Spending in the United States is expected to be 4069.00 USD Billion by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United States Government Spending is projected to trend around 4145.00 USD Billion in 2027 and 4224.00 USD Billion in 2028, according to our econometric models.



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Credit Rating 97.00 May 2026
Fiscal Expenditure 548963.00 620623.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Government Budget -5.90 -6.30 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Monthly Budget Statement -164100.00 -30750.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Government Debt 39065421.00 38769806.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Government Debt to GDP 123.30 121.70 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Government Revenues 384863.00 313122.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Government Spending 3999.70 3957.10 USD Billion Mar 2026
Government Spending to GDP 33.80 33.90 percent of GDP Dec 2025
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Military Expenditure 954387.00 1004901.00 USD Million Dec 2025


United States 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
3999.70 3957.10 4015.00 555.60 1947 - 2026 USD Billion Quarterly
Constant Prices 2017, SA