Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides values for Government Spending reported in several countries. The table has current values for Government Spending, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency plus links to historical data charts.