General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Spain
Spain: General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 4.11 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Spain, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Spain recorded 4.11 % change on previous year for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 33.2% on the previous year and up 184.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Spain peaked at 27.82 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, -7.18 % change on previous year, in 2013.
Spain ranks 140th of 196 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Spain, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 18.26 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 27.82 % change on previous year | +52.4% |
| 1983 | 17.58 % change on previous year | -36.8% |
| 1984 | 14.54 % change on previous year | -17.3% |
| 1985 | 20.84 % change on previous year | +43.4% |
| 1986 | 13.41 % change on previous year | -35.7% |
| 1987 | 8.67 % change on previous year | -35.3% |
| 1988 | 11.45 % change on previous year | +31.9% |
| 1989 | 16.21 % change on previous year | +41.6% |
| 1990 | 14.18 % change on previous year | -12.5% |
| 1991 | 13.85 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1992 | 10.85 % change on previous year | -21.7% |
| 1993 | 9.96 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 1994 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -72.8% |
| 1995 | 5.99 % change on previous year | +121.1% |
| 1996 | 3.2 % change on previous year | -46.6% |
| 1997 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -14.6% |
| 1998 | 5.72 % change on previous year | +109.3% |
| 1999 | 4.48 % change on previous year | -21.7% |
| 2000 | 6.52 % change on previous year | +45.6% |
| 2001 | 6.28 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2002 | 7.55 % change on previous year | +20.2% |
| 2003 | 6.31 % change on previous year | -16.5% |
| 2004 | 8.36 % change on previous year | +32.6% |
| 2005 | 6.97 % change on previous year | -16.7% |
| 2006 | 8.12 % change on previous year | +16.5% |
| 2007 | 9.43 % change on previous year | +16.1% |
| 2008 | 8.91 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2009 | 7.51 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 2010 | -0.1092 % change on previous year | -101.5% |
| 2011 | -0.5749 % change on previous year | +426.3% |
| 2012 | 3.89 % change on previous year | -777.2% |
| 2013 | -7.18 % change on previous year | -284.4% |
| 2014 | -1.13 % change on previous year | -84.3% |
| 2015 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -227.9% |
| 2016 | -0.3523 % change on previous year | -124.4% |
| 2017 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -523.3% |
| 2018 | 4.81 % change on previous year | +222.5% |
| 2019 | 4.63 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 10.28 % change on previous year | +122.1% |
| 2021 | 5.29 % change on previous year | -48.6% |
| 2022 | 4.31 % change on previous year | -18.4% |
| 2023 | 6.76 % change on previous year | +56.8% |
| 2024 | 6.15 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 2025 | 4.11 % change on previous year | -33.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 16.53 % change on previous year | 8.67 % change on previous year | 27.82 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 7.37 % change on previous year | 2.71 % change on previous year | 14.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.6 % change on previous year | 6.28 % change on previous year | 9.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6919 % change on previous year | -7.18 % change on previous year | 4.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.15 % change on previous year | 4.11 % change on previous year | 10.28 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 137 Puerto Rico 4.34 % change on previous year compare
- 138 United States of America 4.13 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Mauritius 4.13 % change on previous year compare
- 141 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 4.06 % change on previous year compare
- 142 Austria 3.74 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Canada 3.46 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Spain
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.527 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.98 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.527 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6358 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 44,220 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1636 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2658 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.536 (2100)
- Population density 66.29 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.24 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Spain?
- General government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Spain was 4.11 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 27.82 % change on previous year in 1982.
- What is the lowest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.18 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Spain rank for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Spain ranks 140th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 184.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government total expenditure UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.