11/03/2021
How tax was spent 2019/20
It does not include VAT, excise or other duties.
Welfare - 22.1%
Health - 20.5%
State Pensions - 12.4%
Education - 11.6%
National Debt Interest - 6.9%
Defence - 5.3%
Transport - 4.3%
Public Order and Safety - 4.3%
Business and Industry - 3.8%
Government Administration - 2.1%
Housing and Utilities, like street lighting - 1.8%
Culture, like sports, libraries, museums - 1.5%
Environment - 1.5%
Overseas Aid - 1.1%
UK Contribution to the EU Budget - 0.8%
