Government Financing

The subject of government financing and spending includes a lot of things. They all help us understand a country’s economy and politics.

The data in this section includes:

• Government spending data (expenditure on healthcare, defence, infrastructure, and energy);
• GDP data;
• Government debt data;
• Tax revenue data; and
• Inflation data.

Data Usage

The data on government financing is most useful to data analysts and consultants working with governments and the private sector on projects related to infrastructure. It will also help researchers and NGOs interested in how government policies affect different segments of the economy. Some of the relevant projects include:

• Assessing the sustainability of government spending and debt levels, including implications for fiscal stability, credit ratings, and borrowing costs;
• Analysing the allocation of government resources across different sectors, including priorities for public investment, social welfare programs, and infrastructure development;
• Understanding the impact of tax policies on economic growth, income distribution, and business competitiveness;
• Monitoring inflation dynamics and their implications for monetary policy, exchange rates, and purchasing power.

Where to go next

Government financing data is linked to both economy and politics. Make sure to explore other subject areas, especially all data in the ‘State Capacity & Government’ category.