Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Germany
Germany: Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 4.78 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.78 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 70.3%
World rank
138th
of 185 countries
All-time high
11.37 % change on previous year
in 1971
All-time low
-2.64 % change on previous year
in 2009
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Germany, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Germany recorded 4.78 % change on previous year for gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 70.3% on the previous year and up 93.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Germany peaked at 11.37 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, -2.64 % change on previous year, in 2009.
Germany ranks 138th 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.
Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Germany, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 11.37 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 8.75 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 1973 | 10.18 % change on previous year | +16.3% |
| 1974 | 6.45 % change on previous year | -36.7% |
| 1975 | 6.28 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1976 | 8.98 % change on previous year | +43.1% |
| 1977 | 6.43 % change on previous year | -28.4% |
| 1978 | 6.5 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1979 | 10.89 % change on previous year | +67.5% |
| 1980 | 7.95 % change on previous year | -27.0% |
| 1981 | 3.21 % change on previous year | -59.6% |
| 1982 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -28.1% |
| 1983 | 5.09 % change on previous year | +120.4% |
| 1984 | 4.22 % change on previous year | -17.1% |
| 1985 | 3.2 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 1986 | 3.75 % change on previous year | +17.1% |
| 1987 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -27.2% |
| 1988 | 5.47 % change on previous year | +100.5% |
| 1989 | 7.02 % change on previous year | +28.3% |
| 1990 | 8.21 % change on previous year | +16.9% |
| 1991 | 8.61 % change on previous year | +4.9% |
| 1992 | 7.43 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 1993 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -69.7% |
| 1994 | 4.48 % change on previous year | +99.0% |
| 1995 | 3.12 % change on previous year | -30.4% |
| 1996 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -61.6% |
| 1997 | 1.63 % change on previous year | +36.2% |
| 1998 | 2.65 % change on previous year | +62.7% |
| 1999 | 3.37 % change on previous year | +26.8% |
| 2000 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -13.5% |
| 2001 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -43.2% |
| 2002 | -1.29 % change on previous year | -178.2% |
| 2003 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -195.6% |
| 2004 | 0.9048 % change on previous year | -26.7% |
| 2005 | 1.44 % change on previous year | +58.7% |
| 2006 | 4.07 % change on previous year | +183.5% |
| 2007 | 3.45 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 2008 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -27.2% |
| 2009 | -2.64 % change on previous year | -205.3% |
| 2010 | 4.49 % change on previous year | -270.0% |
| 2011 | 5.31 % change on previous year | +18.2% |
| 2012 | 0.6371 % change on previous year | -88.0% |
| 2013 | 2.69 % change on previous year | +322.1% |
| 2014 | 3.27 % change on previous year | +21.7% |
| 2015 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -24.6% |
| 2016 | 3.67 % change on previous year | +48.8% |
| 2017 | 4.67 % change on previous year | +27.2% |
| 2018 | 4.23 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 2019 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -22.1% |
| 2020 | -2.14 % change on previous year | -164.9% |
| 2021 | 6.92 % change on previous year | -424.1% |
| 2022 | 11.36 % change on previous year | +64.2% |
| 2023 | 4.14 % change on previous year | -63.6% |
| 2024 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -32.1% |
| 2025 | 4.78 % change on previous year | +70.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.43 % change on previous year | 6.28 % change on previous year | 11.37 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.5 % change on previous year | 2.31 % change on previous year | 7.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.29 % change on previous year | 1.2 % change on previous year | 8.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.42 % change on previous year | -2.64 % change on previous year | 4.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.47 % change on previous year | 0.6371 % change on previous year | 5.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.65 % change on previous year | -2.14 % change on previous year | 11.36 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 135 Mauritius 4.89 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Luxembourg 4.85 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Bhutan 4.78 % change on previous year compare
- 139 South Africa 4.68 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Dominican Republic 4.64 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Turkmenistan 4.6 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Germany?
- Gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Germany was 4.78 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 11.37 % change on previous year in 1971.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.64 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Germany rank for gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Germany ranks 138th out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.7%. 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 Gross national expenditure (current LCU), 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 Gross national expenditure (current LCU). 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 Gross national expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.