Official categories (COFOG)
The Classification of the Functions of Government (COFOG) is the UN/Eurostat standard for breaking down government spending into ten top-level categories and their subcategories.
View as themes โGF01
General public services
Executive and legislative organs, public administration, debt service, and transfers between levels of government.
GF02
Defence
Military defence, civil defence, foreign military aid, and defence-related research.
GF03
Public order and safety
Police, fire protection, law courts, and prisons.
GF04
Economic affairs
Government support to industries, employment programmes, transport infrastructure, and R&D for the economy.
GF05
Environmental protection
Waste and waste-water management, pollution abatement, biodiversity protection.
GF06
Housing and community amenities
Housing development, community development, water supply, and street lighting.
GF07
Health
Medical products, outpatient care, hospital services, and public health.
GF08
Recreation, culture and religion
Recreational and sporting services, cultural services, broadcasting, religious activities.
GF09
Education
Education from pre-primary through tertiary, plus subsidiary services and education R&D.
GF10
Social protection
Cash and in-kind benefits for sickness, old age, survivors, families, unemployment, housing, and social exclusion.