General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) in Germany
Germany: General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) was 10.39 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
10.39 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 97.7%
World rank
72nd
of 185 countries
All-time high
42.01 % change on previous year
in 1986
All-time low
-13.58 % change on previous year
in 1981
Years of data
55
1971–2025
General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) in Germany, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Germany recorded 10.39 % change on previous year for general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in 2025.
That represents a change of up 97.7% on the previous year and up 178.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in Germany peaked at 42.01 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -13.58 % change on previous year, in 1981.
Germany ranks 72nd of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) in Germany, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 23.65 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 22.39 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1973 | 38.01 % change on previous year | +69.8% |
| 1974 | 20.46 % change on previous year | -46.2% |
| 1975 | 16.39 % change on previous year | -19.9% |
| 1976 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -80.2% |
| 1977 | 15.32 % change on previous year | +372.2% |
| 1978 | 24.04 % change on previous year | +56.9% |
| 1979 | 18.51 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 1980 | 10.37 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
| 1981 | -13.58 % change on previous year | -230.9% |
| 1982 | -4.38 % change on previous year | -67.7% |
| 1983 | -1.96 % change on previous year | -55.4% |
| 1984 | -6.82 % change on previous year | +248.8% |
| 1985 | 0.6787 % change on previous year | -109.9% |
| 1986 | 42.01 % change on previous year | +6090.5% |
| 1987 | 25.39 % change on previous year | -39.6% |
| 1988 | 6.64 % change on previous year | -73.9% |
| 1989 | -4.86 % change on previous year | -173.2% |
| 1990 | 24.17 % change on previous year | -597.1% |
| 1991 | 3.15 % change on previous year | -87.0% |
| 1992 | 17.49 % change on previous year | +454.8% |
| 1993 | -2.07 % change on previous year | -111.9% |
| 1994 | 6.25 % change on previous year | -401.4% |
| 1995 | 18.05 % change on previous year | +188.6% |
| 1996 | -2.11 % change on previous year | -111.7% |
| 1997 | -12.97 % change on previous year | +514.3% |
| 1998 | -0.1459 % change on previous year | -98.9% |
| 1999 | 0.2895 % change on previous year | -298.4% |
| 2000 | -11.98 % change on previous year | -4239.6% |
| 2001 | -0.9949 % change on previous year | -91.7% |
| 2002 | 8.5 % change on previous year | -954.6% |
| 2003 | 20.78 % change on previous year | +144.5% |
| 2004 | 9.53 % change on previous year | -54.1% |
| 2005 | 0.8164 % change on previous year | -91.4% |
| 2006 | 2.63 % change on previous year | +221.8% |
| 2007 | 11.39 % change on previous year | +333.6% |
| 2008 | 11.61 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 2009 | -0.4613 % change on previous year | -104.0% |
| 2010 | -2.43 % change on previous year | +426.9% |
| 2011 | 7.33 % change on previous year | -401.8% |
| 2012 | -4.97 % change on previous year | -167.8% |
| 2013 | 7.8 % change on previous year | -256.9% |
| 2014 | 3.86 % change on previous year | -50.5% |
| 2015 | -13.28 % change on previous year | -443.5% |
| 2016 | 4.37 % change on previous year | -132.9% |
| 2017 | 5.94 % change on previous year | +36.0% |
| 2018 | 8.12 % change on previous year | +36.7% |
| 2019 | -0.0546 % change on previous year | -100.7% |
| 2020 | 9.36 % change on previous year | -17232.4% |
| 2021 | 10.04 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 2022 | -5.41 % change on previous year | -153.9% |
| 2023 | 7.05 % change on previous year | -230.4% |
| 2024 | 5.25 % change on previous year | -25.5% |
| 2025 | 10.39 % change on previous year | +97.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20.23 % change on previous year | 3.24 % change on previous year | 38.01 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 5.35 % change on previous year | -13.58 % change on previous year | 42.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.21 % change on previous year | -12.97 % change on previous year | 24.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.18 % change on previous year | -11.98 % change on previous year | 20.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.67 % change on previous year | -13.28 % change on previous year | 8.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.11 % change on previous year | -5.41 % change on previous year | 10.39 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 69 Azerbaijan 11.21 % change on previous year compare
- 70 Slovakia 11.16 % change on previous year compare
- 71 Namibia 10.67 % change on previous year compare
- 73 Madagascar 10.36 % change on previous year compare
- 74 Ireland 10.36 % change on previous year compare
- 75 Seychelles 10.32 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in Germany?
- General government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in Germany was 10.39 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 42.01 % change on previous year in 1986.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.58 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Germany rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current us$)?
- Germany ranks 72nd out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 178.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.