UK nation or region · 2024-25
UK government spending in South East
Identifiable public spending in South East was £116.0bn in 2024-25, or £12,031 for every person who lives there. That ranks South East 12th of 12 UK nations and regions per person.
- Identifiable spending, 2024-25
- £116.0bn
- Per person
- £12,031
- 12th of 12
South East: identifiable spending by year
| Financial year | Spending |
|---|---|
| 2020-21 | £113.2bn |
| 2021-22 | £98.5bn |
| 2022-23 | £105.6bn |
| 2023-24 | £110.0bn |
| 2024-25 | £116.0bn |
Source: HM Treasury Country and Regional Analysis 2025. Figures are nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
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South East: common questions
How much does the government spend in South East?
HM Treasury's Country and Regional Analysis puts identifiable public spending on services in South East at £116.0bn in 2024-25.
How much public spending per person is there in South East?
£12,031 per person in 2024-25, which ranks 12th 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.