Government spending vs. GDP, annual growth rate in Montenegro
Montenegro: Government spending vs. GDP, annual growth rate was 1.35 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Government spending vs. GDP, annual growth rate in Montenegro, 2007–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate in Montenegro stood at 1.35 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 17.1% on the previous year and down 62.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate in Montenegro peaked at 11 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -2.16 % change on previous year, in 2021.
Montenegro ranks 109th 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 Montenegro, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 11 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -75.2% |
| 2009 | -0.3761 % change on previous year | -113.8% |
| 2010 | -0.7405 % change on previous year | +96.9% |
| 2011 | -0.213 % change on previous year | -71.2% |
| 2012 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -1359.7% |
| 2013 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -43.5% |
| 2014 | 3.39 % change on previous year | +123.3% |
| 2015 | 3.58 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 2016 | -0.6279 % change on previous year | -117.6% |
| 2017 | -1.44 % change on previous year | +129.4% |
| 2018 | 5.97 % change on previous year | -514.8% |
| 2019 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -72.2% |
| 2020 | 0.012 % change on previous year | -99.3% |
| 2021 | -2.16 % change on previous year | -18118.9% |
| 2022 | 1.87 % change on previous year | -186.5% |
| 2023 | 2.84 % change on previous year | +51.9% |
| 2024 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -42.6% |
| 2025 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -17.1% |
Montenegro compared with similar countries
- Montenegro's 1.35 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.92 % change on previous year, 71% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Montenegro's 1.35 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.63 % change on previous year, 83% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government spending vs. GDP, annual growth rate in Montenegro changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -18118.9% | 0.012 % change on previous year | -2.16 % change on previous year |
| 2012 | +1359.7% | -0.213 % change on previous year | 2.68 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.45 % change on previous year | -0.3761 % change on previous year | 11 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.58 % change on previous year | -1.44 % change on previous year | 5.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9253 % change on previous year | -2.16 % change on previous year | 2.84 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Montenegro
- 106 Belize 1.58 % change on previous year compare
- 107 Denmark 1.51 % change on previous year compare
- 108 Norway 1.51 % change on previous year compare
- 110 Germany 1.32 % change on previous year compare
- 111 Mexico 1.27 % change on previous year compare
- 112 Iceland 1.24 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Montenegro
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.15 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 75.12 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0081 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 120.56 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 676.19 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 12.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0732 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,085 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 26.12 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate in Montenegro?
- Government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate in Montenegro was 1.35 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate recorded in Montenegro?
- The highest recorded value was 11 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate recorded in Montenegro?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.16 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Montenegro rank for government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate?
- Montenegro ranks 109th out of 166 countries with data for 2025.
- Is government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate rising or falling in Montenegro?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Montenegro 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.