UK nation or region · 2024-25
UK government spending in London
Identifiable public spending in London was £138.3bn in 2024-25, or £15,217 for every person who lives there. That ranks London 3rd of 12 UK nations and regions per person.
- Identifiable spending, 2024-25
- £138.3bn
- Per person
- £15,217
- 3rd of 12
London: identifiable spending by year
| Financial year | Spending |
|---|---|
| 2020-21 | £138.2bn |
| 2021-22 | £120.7bn |
| 2022-23 | £127.8bn |
| 2023-24 | £132.5bn |
| 2024-25 | £138.3bn |
Source: HM Treasury Country and Regional Analysis 2025. Figures are nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Other nations and regions
London: common questions
How much does the government spend in London?
HM Treasury's Country and Regional Analysis puts identifiable public spending on services in London at £138.3bn in 2024-25.
How much public spending per person is there in London?
£15,217 per person in 2024-25, which ranks 3rd 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.