General government final consumption expenditure in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD): General government final consumption expenditure was 291.25 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD), 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government final consumption expenditure in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) is 291.25 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 2.1% on the previous year and up 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) peaked at 301.15 billion current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 3.24 billion current US$, in 1962.
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) ranks 35th of 43 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD), year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.55 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 3.53 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 1962 | 3.24 billion current US$ | -8.1% |
| 1963 | 3.80 billion current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1964 | 4.43 billion current US$ | +16.6% |
| 1965 | 4.90 billion current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1966 | 5.63 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1967 | 5.88 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1968 | 6.75 billion current US$ | +14.8% |
| 1969 | 7.73 billion current US$ | +14.4% |
| 1970 | 8.75 billion current US$ | +13.2% |
| 1971 | 10.52 billion current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1972 | 12.47 billion current US$ | +18.6% |
| 1973 | 14.81 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1974 | 23.02 billion current US$ | +55.4% |
| 1975 | 29.72 billion current US$ | +29.1% |
| 1976 | 35.28 billion current US$ | +18.7% |
| 1977 | 38.31 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1978 | 44.15 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 1979 | 47.83 billion current US$ | +8.3% |
| 1980 | 57.53 billion current US$ | +20.3% |
| 1981 | 64.50 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1982 | 72.64 billion current US$ | +12.6% |
| 1983 | 79.46 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1984 | 78.25 billion current US$ | -1.5% |
| 1985 | 83.23 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1986 | 93.63 billion current US$ | +12.5% |
| 1987 | 81.62 billion current US$ | -12.8% |
| 1988 | 82.04 billion current US$ | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 74.91 billion current US$ | -8.7% |
| 1990 | 74.15 billion current US$ | -1.0% |
| 1991 | 53.41 billion current US$ | -28.0% |
| 1992 | 55.46 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 52.85 billion current US$ | -4.7% |
| 1994 | 54.32 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1995 | 57.22 billion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 1996 | 60.96 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 64.49 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 68.87 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1999 | 68.84 billion current US$ | -0.0% |
| 2000 | 75.34 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2001 | 77.49 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 76.38 billion current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 80.46 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2004 | 98.70 billion current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2005 | 110.37 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2006 | 128.15 billion current US$ | +16.1% |
| 2007 | 147.70 billion current US$ | +15.3% |
| 2008 | 179.61 billion current US$ | +21.6% |
| 2009 | 194.28 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 2010 | 215.87 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2011 | 289.96 billion current US$ | +34.3% |
| 2012 | 301.15 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 286.65 billion current US$ | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 290.81 billion current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 277.71 billion current US$ | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 284.67 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 281.06 billion current US$ | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 273.88 billion current US$ | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 274.55 billion current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 245.87 billion current US$ | -10.4% |
| 2021 | 257.96 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 263.19 billion current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 276.11 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2024 | 297.56 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 2025 | 291.25 billion current US$ | -2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.94 billion current US$ | 3.24 billion current US$ | 7.73 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 26.49 billion current US$ | 8.75 billion current US$ | 47.83 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 76.78 billion current US$ | 57.53 billion current US$ | 93.63 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 61.06 billion current US$ | 52.85 billion current US$ | 74.15 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 116.85 billion current US$ | 75.34 billion current US$ | 194.28 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 277.63 billion current US$ | 215.87 billion current US$ | 301.15 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 271.99 billion current US$ | 245.87 billion current US$ | 297.56 billion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1377 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 4.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 1,924 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6806 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 2.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 453.08 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1603 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 3.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 389.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0008 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- General government final consumption expenditure in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) was 291.25 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- The highest recorded value was 301.15 billion current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.24 billion current US$ in 1962.
- How does Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) rank for general government final consumption expenditure?
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) ranks 35th out of 43 groups with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure rising or falling in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Final consumption expenditure is expenditure on goods and services by resident institutional units for the direct satisfaction of human needs or wants, whether individual or collective. General government FCE includes all government current expenditures for purchases of goods and services (including compensation of employees), and most expenditures on national defense and security, but excludes government military expenditures that are part of government capital formation. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.