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.

This statistic shows the actual and forecasted primary deficit in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2017/18 to 2023/24, as percentage of gross domestic product (GDP). The primary deficit is forecasted to amount to -0.5 percent of GDP surplus in 2023/24.

Key information about US Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• United States Consolidated Fiscal Balance recorded a deficit equal to 6.3 % of its Nominal GDP in Jun 2025, compared with a deficit equal to 7.0 % in the previous quarter
• US Consolidated Fiscal Balance to GDP data is updated quarterly, available from Sep 1981 to Jun 2025, with an average ratio of -2.8 %
• 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 38,040.1 USD bn in Oct 2025
• US Nominal GDP reached 7,621.4 USD bn in Jun 2025

The budget balance in relation to the gross domestic product (GDP) in Japan was estimated at -1.53 percent in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the budget balance rose by 2.89 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The budget balance is forecast to decline by 2.87 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 Brazil Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• Brazil Consolidated Fiscal Balance recorded a deficit equal to 6.9 % of its Nominal GDP in Sep 2025, compared with a deficit equal to 6.0 % in the previous quarter
• Brazil Consolidated Fiscal Balance to GDP data is updated quarterly, available from Dec 1997 to Sep 2025, with an average ratio of -2.2 %
• 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 1,830.0 USD bn in Oct 2025
• Brazil Nominal GDP reached 587.7 USD bn in Sep 2025

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.

Graph and download economic data for Federal government budget surplus or deficit (-) (M318501Q027NBEA) from Q3 1959 to Q4 2024 about budget, federal, government, GDP, and USA.

Key information about France Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• France Consolidated Fiscal Balance recorded a deficit equal to 5.5 % of its Nominal GDP in Sep 2025, compared with a deficit equal to 5.7 % in the previous quarter
• France Consolidated Fiscal Balance to GDP data is updated quarterly, available from Dec 1949 to Sep 2025, with an average ratio of -2.3 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 1.5 % in Dec 1959 and a record low of -9.7 % in Mar 2021

CEIC calculates quarterly Consolidated Fiscal Balance as % of Nominal GDP from quaterly Consolidated Fiscal Balance and quaterly Nominal GDP. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies provides Consolidated Fiscal Balance in EUR and Nominal GDP in EUR.


Further information about France Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, France National Government Debt reached 4,021.0 USD bn in Jun 2025
• France Nominal GDP reached 875.2 USD bn in Sep 2025

As of the first half of the fiscal year 2022/2023, the primary budget balance in Egypt was at 0.35 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Furthermore, the budget balance was stable in 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 at 1.3 percent, indicating a surplus. During the period under review, only in 2016/2017 was the primary budget balance in deficit.

Argentina recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 0.27 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides - Argentina Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about China Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• China Consolidated Fiscal Balance recorded a deficit equal to 5.1 % of its Nominal GDP in Sep 2025, compared with a deficit equal to 5.1 % in the previous quarter
• China Consolidated Fiscal Balance to GDP data is updated quarterly, available from Dec 1995 to Sep 2025, with an average ratio of -1.8 %
• 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 includes only tax and non-tax revenues. 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 4,736.4 USD bn in Dec 2024
• China Nominal GDP reached 4,953.4 USD bn in Sep 2025

China recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 6.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides - China Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

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.

In financial year 2021, due to the impact of COVID-19 on the national economy and extra public expenditure on healthcare and various social programs, the fiscal deficit rose to *** percent. The revenue deficit was at *** percent, effective revenue deficit at *** percent, and primary deficit rose to *** percent of India's gross domestic product (GDP). Fiscal deficit is the difference between the total income of the government and its total expenditure, while the revenue deficit occurs when realized net income is less than the projected net income. Effective revenue deficit is the difference between revenue deficit and grants for creation of capital assets. Primary deficit indicates a government's borrowing requirements, excluding interest.

Graph and download economic data for Federal Surplus or Deficit - from 1901 to 2025 about budget, federal, and USA.

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.

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.

Euro Area recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 3.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides - Euro Area Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Canada recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 1.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides - Canada Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.