UK nation or region · 2024-25
UK government spending in South West
Identifiable public spending in South West was £73.2bn in 2024-25, or £12,432 for every person who lives there. That ranks South West 9th of 12 UK nations and regions per person.
- Identifiable spending, 2024-25
- £73.2bn
- Per person
- £12,432
- 9th of 12
South West: identifiable spending by year
| Financial year | Spending |
|---|---|
| 2020-21 | £70.4bn |
| 2021-22 | £61.5bn |
| 2022-23 | £66.0bn |
| 2023-24 | £69.3bn |
| 2024-25 | £73.2bn |
Source: HM Treasury Country and Regional Analysis 2025. Figures are nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
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South West: common questions
How much does the government spend in South West?
HM Treasury's Country and Regional Analysis puts identifiable public spending on services in South West at £73.2bn in 2024-25.
How much public spending per person is there in South West?
£12,432 per person in 2024-25, which ranks 9th 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.