fiscal
Government Spending (% GDP)
Total general government expenditure as a share of GDP
🇨🇦 Canada
44.2%▲ 3.6
As of 2026-01-01
🇺🇸 United States
39.2%▲ 4.8
As of 2026-01-01
Historical Comparison
- Canada
- United States
Why it matters
Size of government. Cross-country differences reflect policy choices.
Frequency: annual
Units: percent
Seasonal adj.: N/A
Importance: 6/10