Bahamas, The Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Overview
Bahamas, The's budget deficit stood at -0.77% in 2025, a rise of +0.44% from 2024. The IMF projects -0.77% by 2025. Bahamas, The ranked 42nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Budget Deficit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 0.03% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -0.09% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -0.48% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -0.60% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -0.63% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -0.77% | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.77% | +0.44% | #42 |
| 2024 | -1.20% | +2.46% | #133 |
| 2023 | -3.66% | +1.87% | #77 |
| 2022 | -5.53% | +6.38% | #44 |
| 2021 | -11.90% | −4.79% | #9 |
| 2020 | -7.11% | −5.43% | #79 |
| 2019 | -1.68% | +1.60% | #99 |
| 2018 | -3.28% | +2.77% | #55 |
| 2017 | -6.05% | −3.44% | #24 |
| 2016 | -2.61% | +0.73% | #91 |
| 2015 | -3.34% | +1.17% | #81 |
| 2014 | -4.51% | +0.59% | #46 |
| 2013 | -5.10% | −1.85% | #38 |
| 2012 | -3.25% | −0.39% | #72 |
| 2011 | -2.87% | −0.30% | #89 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahamas, The matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 1981. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahamas, The's budget deficit was -0.77% in 2025. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 36.3% increase from the previous year.
Bahamas, The's budget deficit peaked at 1.78% in 1999.
The lowest budget deficit in Bahamas, The was -11.90% in 2021.
Bahamas, The ranks 42nd globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Bahamas, The's budget deficit is projected to reach -0.77% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Bahamas, The in 2025 was -0.77%. This ranks 42nd in the world.
Cite this page
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year = {2026}
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