UK nation or region · 2024-25
UK government spending in West Midlands
Identifiable public spending in West Midlands was £81.4bn in 2024-25, or £13,160 for every person who lives there. That ranks West Midlands 7th of 12 UK nations and regions per person.
- Identifiable spending, 2024-25
- £81.4bn
- Per person
- £13,160
- 7th of 12
West Midlands: identifiable spending by year
| Financial year | Spending |
|---|---|
| 2020-21 | £75.8bn |
| 2021-22 | £67.8bn |
| 2022-23 | £73.1bn |
| 2023-24 | £77.1bn |
| 2024-25 | £81.4bn |
Source: HM Treasury Country and Regional Analysis 2025. Figures are nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
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West Midlands: common questions
How much does the government spend in West Midlands?
HM Treasury's Country and Regional Analysis puts identifiable public spending on services in West Midlands at £81.4bn in 2024-25.
How much public spending per person is there in West Midlands?
£13,160 per person in 2024-25, which ranks 7th 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.