UK nation or region · 2024-25
UK government spending in Northern Ireland
Identifiable public spending in Northern Ireland was £31.1bn in 2024-25, or £16,116 for every person who lives there. That ranks Northern Ireland 1st of 12 UK nations and regions per person.
- Identifiable spending, 2024-25
- £31.1bn
- Per person
- £16,116
- 1st of 12
Northern Ireland: identifiable spending by year
| Financial year | Spending |
|---|---|
| 2020-21 | £29.1bn |
| 2021-22 | £26.8bn |
| 2022-23 | £27.8bn |
| 2023-24 | £29.5bn |
| 2024-25 | £31.1bn |
Source: HM Treasury Country and Regional Analysis 2025. Figures are nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Other nations and regions
Northern Ireland: common questions
How much does the government spend in Northern Ireland?
HM Treasury's Country and Regional Analysis puts identifiable public spending on services in Northern Ireland at £31.1bn in 2024-25.
How much public spending per person is there in Northern Ireland?
£16,116 per person in 2024-25, which ranks 1st 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.