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Bahamas, The Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-0.77% +0.44% (+36.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #42 Global Peak 1.78% (1999) Source IMF WEO

Bahamas, The Budget Deficit (1990–2025)

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
Show all years (1990-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 11.1% Real rate -5.7%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

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

What is Bahamas, The's budget deficit?

Bahamas, The's budget deficit was -0.77% in 2025. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 36.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in Bahamas, The?

Bahamas, The's budget deficit peaked at 1.78% in 1999.

What was the lowest budget deficit in Bahamas, The?

The lowest budget deficit in Bahamas, The was -11.90% in 2021.

How does Bahamas, The rank in budget deficit?

Bahamas, The ranks 42nd 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 Bahamas, The in 2025?

Bahamas, The's budget deficit is projected to reach -0.77% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the budget deficit of Bahamas, The in 2025?

The budget deficit of Bahamas, The in 2025 was -0.77%. This ranks 42nd in the world.

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