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Austria Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-4.25% +0.40% (+8.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #130 Global Peak 0.54% (2019) Source IMF WEO

Austria Budget Deficit (1988–2025)

Overview

Austria's budget deficit stood at -4.25% in 2025, a rise of +0.40% from 2024. The IMF projects -4.25% by 2025. Austria ranked 130th globally.

Data & projection

Year Budget Deficit YoY change Rank
2030* IMF -3.59% - -
2029* IMF -3.58% - -
2028* IMF -3.56% - -
2027* IMF -3.73% - -
2026* IMF -3.88% - -
2025* IMF -4.25% - -
2025 -4.25% +0.40% #130
2024 -4.64% −2.02% #51
2023 -2.62% +0.69% #98
2022 -3.31% +2.39% #85
2021 -5.69% +2.51% #65
2020 -8.20% −8.74% #58
2019 0.54% +0.34% #148
2018 0.20% +0.97% #135
2017 -0.78% +0.68% #132
2016 -1.45% −0.98% #125
2015 -0.48% +1.45% #155
2014 -1.92% +0.07% #113
2013 -1.99% +0.18% #102
2012 -2.18% +0.31% #102
2011 -2.48% +1.98% #99
Show all years (1988-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +11.6% GDP growth 4.9% C/A balance 1.7%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Austria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Austria's budget deficit?

Austria's budget deficit was -4.25% in 2025. Ranked 130th globally. This represents a 8.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in Austria?

Austria's budget deficit peaked at 0.54% in 2019.

What was the lowest budget deficit in Austria?

The lowest budget deficit in Austria was -8.20% in 2020.

How does Austria rank in budget deficit?

Austria ranks 130th globally in budget deficit as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for budget deficit?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected budget deficit of Austria in 2025?

Austria's budget deficit is projected to reach -4.25% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the budget deficit of Austria in 2025?

The budget deficit of Austria in 2025 was -4.25%. This ranks 130th in the world.

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