Graph and download economic data for Federal Surplus or Deficit [-] as Percent of Gross Domestic Product (FYFSGDA188S) from 1929 to 2024 about budget, federal, GDP, and USA.

In 2024, the budget balance in relation to the gross domestic product (GDP) in the United States stood at about -7.26 percent. Between 2001 and 2024, the figure dropped by approximately 6.72 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. From 2024 to 2030, the budget balance will rise by around 1.65 percentage points, showing an overall upward trend with periodic ups and downs.The indicator describes the general government net lending / borrowing, which is calculated as revenue minus total expenditure. The International Monetary Fund defines the general government expenditure as consisting of total expenses and the net acquisition of nonfinancial assets. The general government revenue consists of the revenue from taxes, social contributions, grants receivable, and other revenue.

Key information about US Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• United States Consolidated Fiscal Balance recorded a deficit equal to 7.0 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a deficit equal to 6.4 % in the previous quarter
• US Consolidated Fiscal Balance to GDP data is updated quarterly, available from Sep 1981 to Dec 2024, with an average ratio of -3.4 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 2.5 % in Dec 2000 and a record low of -19.0 % in Mar 2021

CEIC calculates quarterly Consolidated Fiscal Balance as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Consolidated Fiscal Balance and quarterly Nominal GDP. The Bureau of the Fiscal Service provides Consolidated Fiscal Balance in USD. The Bureau of Economic Analysis provides Nominal GDP in USD. Consolidated Fiscal Balance covers Central Government only.


Further information about US Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, US National Government Debt reached 36,220.2 USD bn in Jan 2025
• US Nominal GDP reached 6,632.4 USD bn in Mar 2023

The U.S. budget deficit amounted to roughly 1.7 trillion U.S. dollars in 2023, which was around 6.3 percent of the U.S. GDP. The forecast predicts a state deficit of about 2.58 trillion U.S. dollars in 2034, which would be about 6.2 percent of the U.S. GDP. The GDP of the United States since 1990 can be accessed here.

The United States recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 6.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2023. This dataset provides - United States Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Japan Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• Japan Consolidated Fiscal Balance recorded a deficit equal to 6.2 % of its Nominal GDP in Mar 2024, compared with a deficit equal to 11.6 % in the previous year
• Japan Consolidated Fiscal Balance to GDP data is updated yearly, available from Mar 1996 to Mar 2024, with an average ratio of -6.8 %
• The data reached an all-time high of -3.5 % in Mar 1998 and a record low of -14.8 % in Mar 2021

The Ministry of Finance provides annual Consolidated Fiscal Balance as % of Nominal GDP. Consolidated Fiscal Balance is calculated as Total Revenue excluding Revenue from Government Bond less Expenditure. Consolidated Fiscal Balance for current and coming fiscal years is forecasted. The forecast for the current year is revised when the official Consolidated Fiscal Balance is released. Nominal GDP prior to 2012 is based on SNA 1993. Consolidated Fiscal Balance as % of Nominal GDP is in annual frequency, ending in March of each year.


Further information about Japan Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, Japan National Government Debt reached 9,396.6 USD bn in Apr 2023
• Japan Nominal GDP reached 1,080.1 USD bn in Mar 2023

The budget balance in relation to the gross domestic product (GDP) in Japan was estimated at approximately -2.48 percent in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the budget balance rose by around 1.94 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The budget balance is expected to drop by about 2.82 percentage points between 2024 and 2030, showing a continuous downward movement throughout the period.The indicator describes the general government net lending / borrowing, which is calculated as revenue minus total expenditure. The International Monetary Fund defines the general government expenditure as consisting of total expenses and the net acquisition of nonfinancial assets. The general government revenue consists of the revenue from taxes, social contributions, grants receivable, and other revenue.

Key information about China Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• China Consolidated Fiscal Balance recorded a deficit equal to 4.8 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a deficit equal to 4.9 % in the previous quarter
• China Consolidated Fiscal Balance to GDP data is updated quarterly, available from Dec 1995 to Dec 2024, with an average ratio of -2.0 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 1.4 % in Jun 2008 and a record low of -6.1 % in Dec 2020

CEIC calculates quarterly Consolidated Fiscal Balance as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Consolidated Fiscal Balance and quarterly Nominal GDP. The Ministry of Finance provides year-to-date Consolidated Fiscal Balance in local currency. The National Bureau of Statistics provides year-to-date Nominal GDP in local currency. Consolidated Fiscal Balance as % of Nominal GDP prior to Q4 2007 is calculated from non year-to-date Consolidated Fiscal Balance.


Further information about China Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, China National Government Debt reached 4,230.0 USD bn in Dec 2023
• China Nominal GDP reached 4,166.8 USD bn in Mar 2023

Japan recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 6.40 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2022. This dataset provides - Japan Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Brazil recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 8.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides - Brazil Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mexico recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 5.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides - Mexico Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Brazil Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• Brazil Consolidated Fiscal Balance recorded a deficit equal to 5.8 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a deficit equal to 7.3 % in the previous quarter
• Brazil Consolidated Fiscal Balance to GDP data is updated quarterly, available from Dec 1997 to Dec 2024, with an average ratio of -3.1 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 0.3 % in Dec 1997 and a record low of -12.7 % in Dec 2020

CEIC calculates quarterly Consolidated Fiscal Balance as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Consolidated Fiscal Balance and monthly Nominal GDP. The Central Bank of Brazil provides Consolidated Fiscal Balance and Nominal GDP in local currency based on SNA 2008. Consolidated Fiscal Balance covers Central Government only. Consolidated Fiscal Balance prior Q1 2006 is based on SNA 1993.


Further information about Brazil Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, Brazil National Government Debt reached 1,452.8 USD bn in Dec 2024
• Brazil Nominal GDP reached 491.3 USD bn in Mar 2023

Graph and download economic data for Federal government budget surplus or deficit (-) (M318501Q027NBEA) from Q3 1959 to Q4 2023 about budget, federal, government, GDP, and USA.

France recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 5.80 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - France Government Budget - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Key information about Hong Kong SAR (China) Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• Hong Kong SAR (China) Consolidated Fiscal Balance recorded a deficit equal to 4.3 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a deficit equal to 6.1 % in the previous quarter
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Consolidated Fiscal Balance to GDP data is updated quarterly, available from Sep 1999 to Dec 2024, with an average ratio of 1.1 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 8.4 % in Dec 2007 and a record low of -9.2 % in Mar 2021

CEIC calculates quarterly Consolidated Fiscal Balance as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Consolidated Fiscal Balance and quarterly Nominal GDP. The Treasury provides Consolidated Fiscal Balance in local currency. Census and Statistics Department provides Nominal GDP in local currency.


Further information about Hong Kong SAR (China) Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, Hong Kong SAR (China) National Government Debt reached 190.1 USD bn in Mar 2024
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Nominal GDP reached 91.4 USD bn in Mar 2023

In 2024, the budget balance in relation to the gross domestic product (GDP) in China stood at approximately -7.34 percent. Between 1982 and 2024, the figure dropped by around 7.56 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. The budget balance is forecast to decline by about 0.77 percentage points from 2024 to 2030, fluctuating as it trends downward.The indicator describes the general government net lending / borrowing, which is calculated as revenue minus total expenditure. The International Monetary Fund defines the general government expenditure as consisting of total expenses and the net acquisition of nonfinancial assets. The general government revenue consists of the revenue from taxes, social contributions, grants receivable, and other revenue.

Key information about Thailand Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• Thailand Consolidated Fiscal Balance recorded a deficit equal to 5.7 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a deficit equal to 4.1 % in the previous quarter
• Thailand Consolidated Fiscal Balance to GDP data is updated quarterly, available from Sep 2002 to Dec 2024, with an average ratio of -2.7 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 0.7 % in Dec 2006 and a record low of -6.8 % in Dec 2020

CEIC calculates quarterly Consolidated Fiscal Balance as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Consolidated Fiscal Balance and quarterly Nominal GDP. Fiscal Policy Office provides Consolidated Fiscal Balance in local currency. The Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council provides Nominal GDP in local currency.


Further information about Thailand Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, Thailand National Government Debt reached 306.2 USD bn in Dec 2024
• Thailand Nominal GDP reached 132.0 USD bn in Mar 2023

Key information about South Korea Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• South Korea Consolidated Fiscal Balance recorded a deficit equal to 1.1 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a deficit equal to 2.3 % in the previous quarter
• South Korea Consolidated Fiscal Balance to GDP data is updated quarterly, available from Jun 2000 to Dec 2024, with an average ratio of 0.6 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 5.0 % in Mar 2008 and a record low of -3.5 % in Dec 2020

CEIC calculates quarterly Consolidated Fiscal Balance as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Consolidated Fiscal Balance and quarterly Nominal GDP. Ministry of Economy and Finance provides year-to-date Consolidated Fiscal Balance in local currency. The Bank of Korea provides Nominal GDP in local currency. Consolidated Fiscal Balance covers Central Government only.


Further information about South Korea Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, South Korea National Government Debt reached 874.0 USD bn in Sep 2024
• South Korea Nominal GDP reached 429.2 USD bn in Mar 2023

Germany recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 2.80 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Germany Government Budget - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Italy recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 3.40 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Italy Government Budget - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.