This information shows a cross-presentation of expenditure in the general government sector classified by function (purpose of expenditure) and economic nature, according to the operations set out in the ESA.
In the international classification COFOG (Classification of the Functions of Government), data on public expenditure in the System of National Accounts are broken down into 10 categories: general public services; defence; public order and security; economic matters; environmental protection; housing and community services; health; leisure, culture and religion; education; social protection.