Graph and download economic data for Federal Surplus or Deficit [-] as Percent of Gross Domestic Product (FYFSDFYGDP) from 1930 to 2023 about budget, percent, federal, GDP, and USA.

The U.S. budget deficit amounted to roughly 1.8 trillion U.S. dollars in 2024, which was around 6.4 percent of the U.S. GDP. The GDP of the United States since 1990 can be accessed here.

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

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

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The United States recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 6.40 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides - United States Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The United States recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 124.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides - United States Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The United States recorded a Current Account deficit of 3.90 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides - United States Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

United States - Federal Surplus or Deficit [-] as Percent of Gross Domestic Product was -6.28277 % of GDP in September of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Federal Surplus or Deficit [-] as Percent of Gross Domestic Product reached a record high of 4.50401 in June of 1948 and a record low of -29.55255 in June of 1943. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Federal Surplus or Deficit [-] as Percent of Gross Domestic Product - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

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

View yearly updates and historical trends for Federal Surplus or Deficit as Percent of GDP. from United States. Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.…

Graph and download economic data for Federal Debt Held by the Public as Percent of Gross Domestic Product (FYGFGDQ188S) from Q1 1970 to Q2 2025 about public, debt, federal, GDP, and USA.

This dataset consists of the list of countries with their Cash Surplus or Deficit, in percentage of GDP (Gross Domestic Product), from 1972 to 2014.

Key information about India Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• India Consolidated Fiscal Balance recorded a deficit equal to 4.9 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a deficit equal to 4.5 % in the previous quarter
• India Consolidated Fiscal Balance to GDP data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2005 to Dec 2024, with an average ratio of -4.5 %
• The data reached an all-time high of -1.9 % in Jun 2008 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 Controller General of Accounts provides Consolidated Fiscal Balance in local currency. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation provides Nominal GDP in local currency based on SNA 2008, at 2011-2012 prices. Consolidated Fiscal Balance covers Central Government only. Nominal GDP prior to Q1 2012 is based on a combination of SNA 2008 and SNA 1993, at 2004-2005 prices.


Further information about India Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, India National Government Debt reached 2,144.6 USD bn in Sep 2024
• India Nominal GDP reached 873.7 USD bn in Mar 2023

Key information about United States Current Account Balance: % of GDP

• United States Current Account deficit accounted for 4.2 % of the country's Nominal GDP in Sep 2024, compared with a 3.8 % deficit in the previous quarter.
• US Current Account Balance: % of Nominal GDP data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1960 to Sep 2024, with an average value of -1.8 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 1.2 % in Jun 1975 and a record low of -6.3 % in Sep 2006.

CEIC calculates Current Account Balance as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly Current Account Balance and quarterly Nominal GDP. The Bureau of Economic Analysis provides Current Account Balance in USD and Nominal GDP in USD.


Key information about United States Current Account Balance: % of GDP

• In the latest reports of US, Current Account recorded a deficit of 310.9 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 96.6 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• US Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 96.8 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 637.6 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 6,632.4 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.

International comparison of UK general government gross debt and general government deficit as percentage of GDP.

The USA: Trade balance as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2024 is -3.09 percent, a decline from -2.88 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is -3.07 percent, based on data from 134 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 1960 to 2024 is -1.81 percent. The minimum value, -5.69 percent, was reached in 2006 while the maximum of 1.01 percent was recorded in 1964.

In 2024, the budget balance in relation to the gross domestic product (GDP) in Mexico amounted to about -5.72 percent. Between 1990 and 2024, the figure dropped by approximately 2.61 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 2.85 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.