UK nation or region · 2024-25
UK government spending in East Midlands
Identifiable public spending in East Midlands was £61.6bn in 2024-25, or £12,158 for every person who lives there. That ranks East Midlands 11th of 12 UK nations and regions per person.
- Identifiable spending, 2024-25
- £61.6bn
- Per person
- £12,158
- 11th of 12
East Midlands: identifiable spending by year
| Financial year | Spending |
|---|---|
| 2020-21 | £58.5bn |
| 2021-22 | £51.1bn |
| 2022-23 | £55.5bn |
| 2023-24 | £58.1bn |
| 2024-25 | £61.6bn |
Source: HM Treasury Country and Regional Analysis 2025. Figures are nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
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East Midlands: common questions
How much does the government spend in East Midlands?
HM Treasury's Country and Regional Analysis puts identifiable public spending on services in East Midlands at £61.6bn in 2024-25.
How much public spending per person is there in East Midlands?
£12,158 per person in 2024-25, which ranks 11th highest of 12 UK nations and regions.
What does identifiable spending include?
It counts spending that can be attributed to a nation or region, such as health, education, transport and social protection. It excludes items that cannot be allocated, such as defence, debt interest and overseas aid, so it is lower than total UK government spending.