Government spending vs. GDP, annual growth rate in Cyprus
Cyprus: Government spending vs. GDP, annual growth rate was 2.04 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.04 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 25.4%
World rank
92nd
of 166 countries
All-time high
27.96 % change on previous year
in 1987
All-time low
-14.41 % change on previous year
in 1993
Years of data
50
1976–2025
Government spending vs. GDP, annual growth rate in Cyprus, 1976–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 2.04 % change on previous year for government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.4% on the previous year and up 51.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate in Cyprus peaked at 27.96 % change on previous year in 1987 and was at its lowest, -14.41 % change on previous year, in 1993.
Cyprus ranks 92nd of 166 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.
Government spending vs. GDP, annual growth rate in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 15.97 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -93.0% |
| 1978 | -0.9629 % change on previous year | -186.5% |
| 1979 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -554.4% |
| 1980 | 8.52 % change on previous year | +94.7% |
| 1981 | 7.42 % change on previous year | -12.9% |
| 1982 | 3.94 % change on previous year | -46.9% |
| 1983 | 6.21 % change on previous year | +57.6% |
| 1984 | 3.83 % change on previous year | -38.3% |
| 1985 | 3.83 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1986 | 3.6 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 1987 | 27.96 % change on previous year | +677.4% |
| 1988 | 8.5 % change on previous year | -69.6% |
| 1989 | 3.1 % change on previous year | -63.5% |
| 1990 | 17.21 % change on previous year | +454.8% |
| 1991 | 2.92 % change on previous year | -83.0% |
| 1992 | 13.89 % change on previous year | +374.9% |
| 1993 | -14.41 % change on previous year | -203.7% |
| 1994 | 4.43 % change on previous year | -130.7% |
| 1995 | -9.24 % change on previous year | -308.6% |
| 1996 | 7.2 % change on previous year | -178.0% |
| 1997 | 10.97 % change on previous year | +52.2% |
| 1998 | 14.54 % change on previous year | +32.6% |
| 1999 | 4.11 % change on previous year | -71.8% |
| 2000 | -2.99 % change on previous year | -172.9% |
| 2001 | 7.66 % change on previous year | -355.7% |
| 2002 | 5.08 % change on previous year | -33.7% |
| 2003 | 7.72 % change on previous year | +52.1% |
| 2004 | -1.54 % change on previous year | -119.9% |
| 2005 | 2.54 % change on previous year | -265.2% |
| 2006 | 7.46 % change on previous year | +194.3% |
| 2007 | 3.54 % change on previous year | -52.5% |
| 2008 | 6.29 % change on previous year | +77.5% |
| 2009 | 6.26 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 0.3244 % change on previous year | -94.8% |
| 2011 | 1.8 % change on previous year | +455.9% |
| 2012 | -2.31 % change on previous year | -228.1% |
| 2013 | -4.84 % change on previous year | +109.4% |
| 2014 | -7.26 % change on previous year | +50.2% |
| 2015 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -118.6% |
| 2016 | 0.3626 % change on previous year | -73.1% |
| 2017 | 1.57 % change on previous year | +331.9% |
| 2018 | 3.69 % change on previous year | +135.4% |
| 2019 | 10.99 % change on previous year | +198.0% |
| 2020 | 10.96 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 8.86 % change on previous year | -19.2% |
| 2022 | 5.49 % change on previous year | -38.0% |
| 2023 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -47.8% |
| 2024 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -43.2% |
| 2025 | 2.04 % change on previous year | +25.4% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 2.04 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.7 % change on previous year, 1.2× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 2.04 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.63 % change on previous year, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.12 % change on previous year | -0.9629 % change on previous year | 15.97 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | 7.69 % change on previous year | 3.1 % change on previous year | 27.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.16 % change on previous year | -14.41 % change on previous year | 17.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.2 % change on previous year | -2.99 % change on previous year | 7.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5665 % change on previous year | -7.26 % change on previous year | 10.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.31 % change on previous year | 1.63 % change on previous year | 10.96 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More economy & growth data for Cyprus
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.45 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.98 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.57 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.038 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,144 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 11.16 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 122.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.2708 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 8,144 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 41.22 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate in Cyprus?
- Government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate in Cyprus was 2.04 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 27.96 % change on previous year in 1987.
- What is the lowest government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.41 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Cyprus rank for government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate?
- Cyprus ranks 92nd out of 166 countries with data for 2025.
- Is government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus 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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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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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.