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Central government spending as share of GDP

Central government expense (cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services), as share of GDP. It excludes capital investment, such as infrastructure or equipment.

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27 Jul 2026
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International Monetary Fund (IMF), OECD, and World Bank (2026)

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