Figure G

Nondefense discretionary spending as a share of GDP, actual and implied by various budget proposals, 2000–2023

House alternative budget Ryan budget Senate budget Congressional Progressive Caucus budget Actual spending Obama budget
2000 3.4%
2001 3.4%
2002 3.7%
2003 3.8%
2004 3.8%
2005 3.8%
2006 3.8%
2007 3.6%
2008 3.5%
2009 3.8%
2010 4.2%
2011  4.1%
2012 3.8% 3.8% 3.8% 3.8%  3.8%
2013 3.8% 3.4% 3.5% 3.9% 3.5%
2014 3.7% 3.3% 3.7% 3.9% 3.5%
2015 3.5% 3.0% 3.6% 4.2% 3.4%
2016 3.2% 2.8% 3.2% 4.1% 3.3%
2017 3.1% 2.7% 3.1% 3.9% 3.1%
2018 3.0% 2.6% 2.9% 3.8% 3.0%
2019 2.9% 2.6% 2.8% 3.7% 2.9%
2020 2.8% 2.5% 2.7% 3.6% 2.8%
2021 2.7% 2.5% 2.6% 3.6% 2.8%
2022 2.6% 2.4% 2.6% 3.5% 2.6%
2023 2.6% 2.3% 2.5% 3.4% 2.5%
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