General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Tonga

Tonga: General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 11.91 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
11.91 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 31.7%
World rank
53rd
of 196 countries
All-time high
48.51 % change on previous year
in 2006
All-time low
-7.33 % change on previous year
in 2007
Years of data
26
2000–2025

General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Tonga, 2000–2025

020402000201220252000: 13.6 % change on previous year2001: 1.5 % change on previous year2002: 25 % change on previous year2003: 4.7 % change on previous year2004: 2.2 % change on previous year2005: 11 % change on previous year2006: 48.5 % change on previous year2007: -7.3 % change on previous year2008: 12.9 % change on previous year2009: -0.637 % change on previous year2010: 28.8 % change on previous year2011: 23.4 % change on previous year2012: -6.5 % change on previous year2013: 15.5 % change on previous year2014: -6.3 % change on previous year2015: 26.7 % change on previous year2016: 9.1 % change on previous year2017: 16.4 % change on previous year2018: 5.4 % change on previous year2019: 5.2 % change on previous year2020: -2.9 % change on previous year2021: 21.1 % change on previous year2022: -0.949 % change on previous year2023: 10.9 % change on previous year2024: 17.4 % change on previous year2025: 11.9 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2025, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Tonga stood at 11.91 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 31.7% on the previous year and down 55.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Tonga peaked at 48.51 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -7.33 % change on previous year, in 2007.

That places Tonga 53rd out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 Tonga, year by year

Annual values for General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Tonga, 2000 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
2000 13.56 % change on previous year
2001 1.49 % change on previous year -89.0%
2002 25 % change on previous year +1575.0%
2003 4.71 % change on previous year -81.2%
2004 2.25 % change on previous year -52.2%
2005 10.99 % change on previous year +389.0%
2006 48.51 % change on previous year +341.5%
2007 -7.33 % change on previous year -115.1%
2008 12.95 % change on previous year -276.6%
2009 -0.6369 % change on previous year -104.9%
2010 28.85 % change on previous year -4628.9%
2011 23.38 % change on previous year -18.9%
2012 -6.45 % change on previous year -127.6%
2013 15.52 % change on previous year -340.5%
2014 -6.34 % change on previous year -140.9%
2015 26.69 % change on previous year -520.8%
2016 9.12 % change on previous year -65.8%
2017 16.43 % change on previous year +80.1%
2018 5.45 % change on previous year -66.8%
2019 5.16 % change on previous year -5.2%
2020 -2.9 % change on previous year -156.2%
2021 21.15 % change on previous year -828.8%
2022 -0.9488 % change on previous year -104.5%
2023 10.92 % change on previous year -1250.9%
2024 17.44 % change on previous year +59.7%
2025 11.91 % change on previous year -31.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 11.15 % change on previous year -7.33 % change on previous year 48.51 % change on previous year 10
2010s 11.78 % change on previous year -6.45 % change on previous year 28.85 % change on previous year 10
2020s 9.6 % change on previous year -2.9 % change on previous year 21.15 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Tonga

  1. 50 Seychelles 12.19 % change on previous year compare
  2. 51 United Arab Emirates 12.05 % change on previous year compare
  3. 52 Papua New Guinea 11.92 % change on previous year compare
  4. 54 Madagascar 11.82 % change on previous year compare
  5. 55 Uruguay 11.81 % change on previous year compare
  6. 56 Cambodia 11.63 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Tonga?
General government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Tonga was 11.91 % 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 Tonga?
The highest recorded value was 48.51 % change on previous year in 2006.
What is the lowest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Tonga?
The lowest recorded value was -7.33 % change on previous year in 2007.
How does Tonga rank for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
Tonga ranks 53rd out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
Is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Tonga?
Over the last ten years it is down 55.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tonga 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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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.

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General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
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Coverage
196 places, 6,405 data points, 1981–2025
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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.