HM Treasury · 2024-25
UK government spending per person by nation and region
Northern Ireland receives the most identifiable public spending per head at £16,116, and South East the least at £12,031.
Ranked by spending per person
| # | Nation or region | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Ireland | £16,116 | £31.1bn |
| 2 | Scotland | £15,563 | £86.3bn |
| 3 | London | £15,217 | £138.3bn |
| 4 | Wales | £15,155 | £48.3bn |
| 5 | North East | £14,102 | £38.9bn |
| 6 | North West | £13,835 | £107.0bn |
| 7 | West Midlands | £13,160 | £81.4bn |
| 8 | Yorkshire and The Humber | £12,783 | £72.5bn |
| 9 | South West | £12,432 | £73.2bn |
| 10 | East | £12,296 | £80.9bn |
| 11 | East Midlands | £12,158 | £61.6bn |
| 12 | South East | £12,031 | £116.0bn |
Common questions
Which part of the UK gets the most government spending per person?
Northern Ireland at £16,116 per person in 2024-25.
Which gets the least?
South East at £12,031 per person in 2024-25.
What is identifiable spending?
Spending that HM Treasury can attribute to a nation or region, such as health, education and transport. It excludes defence, debt interest and overseas aid.