UK nation or region · 2024-25
UK government spending in North East
Identifiable public spending in North East was £38.9bn in 2024-25, or £14,102 for every person who lives there. That ranks North East 5th of 12 UK nations and regions per person.
- Identifiable spending, 2024-25
- £38.9bn
- Per person
- £14,102
- 5th of 12
North East: identifiable spending by year
| Financial year | Spending |
|---|---|
| 2020-21 | £35.7bn |
| 2021-22 | £32.1bn |
| 2022-23 | £35.0bn |
| 2023-24 | £37.0bn |
| 2024-25 | £38.9bn |
Source: HM Treasury Country and Regional Analysis 2025. Figures are nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Other nations and regions
North East: common questions
How much does the government spend in North East?
HM Treasury's Country and Regional Analysis puts identifiable public spending on services in North East at £38.9bn in 2024-25.
How much public spending per person is there in North East?
£14,102 per person in 2024-25, which ranks 5th 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.