Afghanistan Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Afghanistan's budget deficit was -0.54% in 2024, ranked 146th globally. This represents a 59.4% increase from 2023. Data from IMF WEO, covering 2002–2024.
Overview
Afghanistan's budget deficit stood at -0.54% in 2024, a rise of +0.79% from 2023. Afghanistan ranked 146th globally.
Afghanistan's budget deficit has fluctuated significantly over the past 23 years, with the latest value standing at -0.54 in 2024, ranking 146th globally. This is a significant departure from its all-time peak of 1.63 in 2018, and also a recovery from its all-time trough of -3.86 in 2008. In comparison to its peers, Afghanistan's budget deficit is closely aligned with that of Puerto Rico (US) and San Marino, which also have deficits of -0.54 and -0.53, respectively. The country's fiscal situation is also slightly better than that of Equatorial Guinea, which has a deficit of -0.55. As Afghanistan continues to navigate its economic challenges, a sustained improvement in revenue collection and expenditure management would be necessary to alter the trajectory of its budget deficit trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Budget Deficit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.54% | +0.79% | #146 |
| 2023 | -1.33% | −0.33% | #126 |
| 2022 | -1.00% | −0.51% | #129 |
| 2021 | -0.49% | +1.76% | #158 |
| 2020 | -2.24% | −1.19% | #162 |
| 2019 | -1.06% | −2.69% | #112 |
| 2018 | 1.63% | +2.31% | #157 |
| 2017 | -0.67% | −0.80% | #136 |
| 2016 | 0.13% | +1.51% | #153 |
| 2015 | -1.38% | +0.34% | #134 |
| 2014 | -1.72% | −1.09% | #125 |
| 2013 | -0.63% | −0.81% | #143 |
| 2012 | 0.18% | +0.85% | #145 |
| 2011 | -0.67% | −1.61% | #135 |
| 2010 | 0.93% | +2.69% | #163 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Afghanistan's budget deficit was -0.54% in 2024. Ranked 146th globally. This represents a 59.4% increase from the previous year.
Afghanistan's budget deficit peaked at 1.63% in 2018.
The lowest budget deficit in Afghanistan was -3.86% in 2008.
Afghanistan ranks 146th globally in budget deficit as of 2024.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
The budget deficit of Afghanistan in 2024 was -0.54%. This ranks 146th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_afghanistan_budget-deficit,
title = {Afghanistan Budget Deficit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/budget-deficit/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}