Government spending vs. GDP, annual growth rate in Argentina
Argentina: Government spending vs. GDP, annual growth rate was 0.2209 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Government spending vs. GDP, annual growth rate in Argentina, 1994–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Argentina recorded 0.2209 % change on previous year for government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 105.7% on the previous year and down 96.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate in Argentina peaked at 9.86 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -6.4 % change on previous year, in 2019.
Argentina ranks 132nd of 166 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government spending vs. GDP, annual growth rate in Argentina, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0.4446 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | 0.7606 % change on previous year | +71.1% |
| 1996 | 2.17 % change on previous year | +185.2% |
| 1997 | 3.22 % change on previous year | +48.4% |
| 1998 | 3.36 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -21.9% |
| 2000 | 0.577 % change on previous year | -78.0% |
| 2001 | -2.07 % change on previous year | -458.6% |
| 2002 | -5.08 % change on previous year | +145.4% |
| 2003 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -128.8% |
| 2004 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +86.1% |
| 2005 | 9.86 % change on previous year | +262.6% |
| 2006 | 3.72 % change on previous year | -62.2% |
| 2007 | 7.83 % change on previous year | +110.3% |
| 2008 | 5.02 % change on previous year | -35.9% |
| 2009 | 5.63 % change on previous year | +12.3% |
| 2010 | 5.45 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 4.56 % change on previous year | -16.3% |
| 2012 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 2013 | 5.32 % change on previous year | +76.9% |
| 2014 | 2.95 % change on previous year | -44.7% |
| 2015 | 6.95 % change on previous year | +135.8% |
| 2016 | -0.524 % change on previous year | -107.5% |
| 2017 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -603.2% |
| 2018 | -1.89 % change on previous year | -171.7% |
| 2019 | -6.4 % change on previous year | +238.5% |
| 2020 | -2.02 % change on previous year | -68.4% |
| 2021 | 7.13 % change on previous year | -452.4% |
| 2022 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -61.2% |
| 2023 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -25.5% |
| 2024 | -3.85 % change on previous year | -286.6% |
| 2025 | 0.2209 % change on previous year | -105.7% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 0.2209 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.92 % change on previous year, 12% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 0.2209 % change on previous year is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.42 % change on previous year, 16% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.1 % change on previous year | 0.4446 % change on previous year | 3.36 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2000s | 2.97 % change on previous year | -5.08 % change on previous year | 9.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.21 % change on previous year | -6.4 % change on previous year | 6.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.05 % change on previous year | -3.85 % change on previous year | 7.13 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 129 Greece 0.3045 % change on previous year compare
- 130 Moldova 0.2874 % change on previous year compare
- 131 Puerto Rico 0.2423 % change on previous year compare
- 133 Ecuador 0.0422 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Maldives 0.0138 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Bulgaria 0 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Argentina
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.73 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 2.83 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0041 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 61.81 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 3.13 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -73.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0046 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 68.36 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 38.7 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate in Argentina?
- Government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate in Argentina was 0.2209 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 9.86 % change on previous year in 2005.
- What is the lowest government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.4 % change on previous year in 2019.
- How does Argentina rank for government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate?
- Argentina ranks 132nd out of 166 countries with data for 2025.
- Is government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Government spending vs. GDP, 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 Government spending vs. GDP. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Government spending vs. GDP National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Government spending vs. GDP. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.