General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Spain
Spain: General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per was 0.1482 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.1482 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 7.3%
World rank
138th
of 176 countries
All-time high
1.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1970
All-time low
0.1363 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2008
Years of data
56
1970–2025
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Spain, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Spain is 0.1482 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 7.3% on the previous year and down 19.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Spain peaked at 1.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.1363 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2008.
That places Spain 138th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Spain, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 0.9598 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 1972 | 0.796 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.1% |
| 1973 | 0.6369 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -20.0% |
| 1974 | 0.5628 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.6% |
| 1975 | 0.5017 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 1976 | 0.5195 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 1977 | 0.4829 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 1978 | 0.4198 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.1% |
| 1979 | 0.3273 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.0% |
| 1980 | 0.3123 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 1981 | 0.373 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +19.4% |
| 1982 | 0.4045 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.4% |
| 1983 | 0.4788 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.4% |
| 1984 | 0.4844 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 0.4811 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 1986 | 0.3622 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -24.7% |
| 1987 | 0.3117 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.9% |
| 1988 | 0.2738 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.2% |
| 1989 | 0.269 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 0.221 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.9% |
| 1991 | 0.2178 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 1992 | 0.2062 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 1993 | 0.2544 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.4% |
| 1994 | 0.2531 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.5% |
| 1995 | 0.2238 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.6% |
| 1996 | 0.2153 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 1997 | 0.2389 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.0% |
| 1998 | 0.2345 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1999 | 0.2363 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 0.2607 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.4% |
| 2001 | 0.2571 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 2002 | 0.2362 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 2003 | 0.1926 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.5% |
| 2004 | 0.1733 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 2005 | 0.1683 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 0.1602 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 0.1439 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.2% |
| 2008 | 0.1363 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 2009 | 0.1547 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.5% |
| 2010 | 0.1632 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 0.1576 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 2012 | 0.1693 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 0.1617 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 0.1587 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 0.1851 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.6% |
| 2016 | 0.1812 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 0.172 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.1% |
| 2018 | 0.1621 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 2019 | 0.169 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 0.1904 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.6% |
| 2021 | 0.1741 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 2022 | 0.177 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 0.1655 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 2024 | 0.1598 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 2025 | 0.1482 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 0.1482 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.1761 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 84% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Spain's 0.1482 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.181 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 82% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.6253 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.3273 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3751 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.269 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.4844 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2301 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2062 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2544 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1883 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1363 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2607 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.168 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1576 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1851 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1692 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1482 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1904 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 135 Germany 0.1638 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 136 Austria 0.1611 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 137 Croatia 0.1566 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 139 Italy 0.1443 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 140 United Kingdom 0.1431 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 141 Latvia 0.1431 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
More economy & growth data for Spain
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.77 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.62 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 46.38 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0243 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 939.77 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 28.09 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -34.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0147 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 569.12 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 19.32 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Spain?
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Spain was 0.1482 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 1.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1363 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2008.
- How does Spain rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per?
- Spain ranks 138th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.9%. 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 final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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About this data
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.