Gross national expenditure in Germany
Germany: Gross national expenditure was 4.93 trillion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.93 trillion current US$
Change on year
up 9.4%
World rank
3rd
of 186 countries
All-time high
4.93 trillion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
226.90 billion current US$
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Gross national expenditure in Germany, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Germany recorded 4.93 trillion current US$ for gross national expenditure in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.4% on the previous year and up 55.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure in Germany peaked at 4.93 trillion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 226.90 billion current US$, in 1970.
That places Germany 3rd out of 186 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure in Germany, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 226.90 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 263.70 billion current US$ | +16.2% |
| 1972 | 315.46 billion current US$ | +19.6% |
| 1973 | 414.68 billion current US$ | +31.5% |
| 1974 | 455.89 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1975 | 509.62 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1976 | 542.66 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1977 | 626.24 billion current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1978 | 771.04 billion current US$ | +23.1% |
| 1979 | 937.02 billion current US$ | +21.5% |
| 1980 | 1.02 trillion current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1981 | 846.68 billion current US$ | -17.0% |
| 1982 | 806.74 billion current US$ | -4.7% |
| 1983 | 805.72 billion current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1984 | 753.40 billion current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1985 | 751.64 billion current US$ | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 1.06 trillion current US$ | +40.7% |
| 1987 | 1.31 trillion current US$ | +24.1% |
| 1988 | 1.42 trillion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1989 | 1.42 trillion current US$ | -0.0% |
| 1990 | 1.78 trillion current US$ | +25.9% |
| 1991 | 1.89 trillion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1992 | 2.15 trillion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1993 | 2.08 trillion current US$ | -3.4% |
| 1994 | 2.21 trillion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1995 | 2.58 trillion current US$ | +16.8% |
| 1996 | 2.49 trillion current US$ | -3.6% |
| 1997 | 2.20 trillion current US$ | -11.8% |
| 1998 | 2.22 trillion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 2.20 trillion current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 1.96 trillion current US$ | -10.8% |
| 2001 | 1.94 trillion current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2002 | 2.02 trillion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 2.44 trillion current US$ | +21.1% |
| 2004 | 2.71 trillion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2005 | 2.75 trillion current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 2.89 trillion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 3.26 trillion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2008 | 3.59 trillion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2009 | 3.31 trillion current US$ | -7.7% |
| 2010 | 3.29 trillion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 3.64 trillion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 3.38 trillion current US$ | -7.1% |
| 2013 | 3.59 trillion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 3.71 trillion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 3.17 trillion current US$ | -14.4% |
| 2016 | 3.28 trillion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 3.50 trillion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 3.82 trillion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2019 | 3.74 trillion current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 3.73 trillion current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 4.13 trillion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2022 | 4.10 trillion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 4.38 trillion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2024 | 4.51 trillion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2025 | 4.93 trillion current US$ | +9.4% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 4.93 trillion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 195.11 billion current US$, 25.3× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Germany's 4.93 trillion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 143.45 billion current US$, 34.4× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 506.32 billion current US$ | 226.90 billion current US$ | 937.02 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.02 trillion current US$ | 751.64 billion current US$ | 1.42 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.18 trillion current US$ | 1.78 trillion current US$ | 2.58 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.69 trillion current US$ | 1.94 trillion current US$ | 3.59 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.51 trillion current US$ | 3.17 trillion current US$ | 3.82 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.30 trillion current US$ | 3.73 trillion current US$ | 4.93 trillion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 United States 30.20 trillion current US$ compare
- 2 China 18.20 trillion current US$ compare
- 4 Japan 4.23 trillion current US$ compare
- 5 United Kingdom 4.06 trillion current US$ compare
- 6 India 4.04 trillion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Germany
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.7761 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.6565 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 108.13 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0214 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,295 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 95.19 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 51.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0188 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,140 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 51.4 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure in Germany?
- Gross national expenditure in Germany was 4.93 trillion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross national expenditure recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 4.93 trillion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 226.90 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Germany rank for gross national expenditure?
- Germany ranks 3rd out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross national expenditure (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national expenditure is the sum of household final consumption expenditure, general government final consumption expenditure, and gross 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.