UK nation or region · 2024-25
UK government spending in Wales
Identifiable public spending in Wales was £48.3bn in 2024-25, or £15,155 for every person who lives there. That ranks Wales 4th of 12 UK nations and regions per person.
- Identifiable spending, 2024-25
- £48.3bn
- Per person
- £15,155
- 4th of 12
Wales: identifiable spending by year
| Financial year | Spending |
|---|---|
| 2020-21 | £45.0bn |
| 2021-22 | £41.5bn |
| 2022-23 | £43.7bn |
| 2023-24 | £45.8bn |
| 2024-25 | £48.3bn |
Source: HM Treasury Country and Regional Analysis 2025. Figures are nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Other nations and regions
Wales: common questions
How much does the government spend in Wales?
HM Treasury's Country and Regional Analysis puts identifiable public spending on services in Wales at £48.3bn in 2024-25.
How much public spending per person is there in Wales?
£15,155 per person in 2024-25, which ranks 4th 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.