Republic of Korea vs Spain: Government expenditure vs gdp
Republic of Korea
332.27 billion
in 2025
Spain
293.91 billion
in 2025
Republic of Korea rank
11th
Spain rank
13th
Government expenditure vs gdp over time
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 332.27 billion against 293.91 billion in Spain, a difference of 38.37 billion.
That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 1.1 times Spain's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Spain ahead.
Republic of Korea ranks 11th and Spain ranks 13th of 166 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Republic of Korea averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 26.84 billion | 58.25 billion | 31.41 billion | Spain |
| 1980s | 46.97 billion | 91.98 billion | 45.00 billion | Spain |
| 1990s | 85.08 billion | 140.79 billion | 55.72 billion | Spain |
| 2000s | 133.66 billion | 198.55 billion | 64.90 billion | Spain |
| 2010s | 218.62 billion | 236.90 billion | 18.28 billion | Spain |
| 2020s | 310.13 billion | 274.41 billion | 35.72 billion | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure vs gdp, Republic of Korea or Spain?
- Republic of Korea, at 332.27 billion against 293.91 billion in Spain as of 2025.
- What is the difference in government expenditure vs gdp between Republic of Korea and Spain?
- 38.37 billion, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Spain?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Republic of Korea and Spain rank globally for government expenditure vs gdp?
- Republic of Korea ranks 11th and Spain ranks 13th of 166 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Government expenditure vs gdp. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.