UK nation or region · 2024-25
UK government spending in Scotland
Identifiable public spending in Scotland was £86.3bn in 2024-25, or £15,563 for every person who lives there. That ranks Scotland 2nd of 12 UK nations and regions per person.
- Identifiable spending, 2024-25
- £86.3bn
- Per person
- £15,563
- 2nd of 12
Scotland: identifiable spending by year
| Financial year | Spending |
|---|---|
| 2020-21 | £80.8bn |
| 2021-22 | £75.9bn |
| 2022-23 | £79.3bn |
| 2023-24 | £81.6bn |
| 2024-25 | £86.3bn |
Source: HM Treasury Country and Regional Analysis 2025. Figures are nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Other nations and regions
Scotland: common questions
How much does the government spend in Scotland?
HM Treasury's Country and Regional Analysis puts identifiable public spending on services in Scotland at £86.3bn in 2024-25.
How much public spending per person is there in Scotland?
£15,563 per person in 2024-25, which ranks 2nd 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.