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What does the government spend per person?
In 2025-26 the government spent £1,360bn. Shared across everyone in the UK, that is about £19,574 each. Here is how it divides.
TOTAL, FOR EVERY PERSON IN THE UK
£19,574
Pensions and benefits£5,862 · 30%
Everything else£3,876 · 20%
Health£3,706 · 19%
Interest on debt£1,875 · 10%
Education£1,809 · 9%
Defence£941 · 5%
Police, courts and prisons£802 · 4%
Transport£704 · 4%
This divides total spending by the population. It is an average, not what any person receives or pays. Many services go to some people far more than others. Population: 69.5 million (ONS estimate, 2025). Money figures cover the whole UK public sector. Where the money comes from: Government finances.