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Belarus Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

0.80% −0.25% (-23.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #24 Global Peak 1.81% (2018) Source IMF WEO

Belarus Budget Deficit (2001–2025)

Overview

Belarus's budget deficit stood at 0.80% in 2025, a decline of +0.25% from 2024. The IMF projects 0.80% by 2025. Belarus ranked 24th globally.

Data & projection

Year Budget Deficit YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 1.03% - -
2029* IMF 1.01% - -
2028* IMF 0.92% - -
2027* IMF 1.03% - -
2026* IMF 1.16% - -
2025* IMF 0.80% - -
2025 0.80% −0.25% #24
2024 1.05% +0.29% #161
2023 0.76% +2.73% #158
2022 -1.98% −1.75% #112
2021 -0.22% +2.65% #163
2020 -2.87% −3.78% #151
2019 0.91% −0.90% #154
2018 1.81% +2.14% #160
2017 -0.34% +1.32% #143
2016 -1.66% +1.31% #119
2015 -2.96% −3.06% #89
2014 0.09% +1.07% #151
2013 -0.98% −1.34% #133
2012 0.36% +3.17% #150
2011 -2.81% +1.38% #91
Show all years (2001-2025)
* 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 15.2% Real rate -1.9%
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

Belarus matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. 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 Belarus's budget deficit?

Belarus's budget deficit was 0.80% in 2025. Ranked 24th globally. This represents a 23.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in Belarus?

Belarus's budget deficit peaked at 1.81% in 2018.

What was the lowest budget deficit in Belarus?

The lowest budget deficit in Belarus was -10.91% in 2008.

How does Belarus rank in budget deficit?

Belarus ranks 24th 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 Belarus in 2025?

Belarus's budget deficit is projected to reach 0.80% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the budget deficit of Belarus in 2025?

The budget deficit of Belarus in 2025 was 0.80%. This ranks 24th in the world.

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