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Bolivia, Plurinational State of Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-13.12% −2.50% (-23.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #183 Global Peak 4.47% (2006) Source IMF WEO

Bolivia, Plurinational State of Budget Deficit (1981–2025)

Overview

Bolivia, Plurinational State of's budget deficit stood at -13.12% in 2025, a decline of +2.50% from 2024. The IMF projects -13.12% by 2025. Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranked 183rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Budget Deficit YoY change Rank
2025* IMF -13.12% - -
2025 -13.12% −2.50% #183
2024 -10.62% +0.33% #11
2023 -10.95% −3.82% #6
2022 -7.12% +2.21% #23
2021 -9.33% +3.39% #17
2020 -12.72% −5.47% #19
2019 -7.25% +0.92% #18
2018 -8.17% −0.32% #8
2017 -7.86% −0.61% #12
2016 -7.24% −0.31% #26
2015 -6.94% −3.53% #28
2014 -3.41% −4.01% #71
2013 0.60% −1.12% #160
2012 1.72% +0.88% #161
2011 0.83% −0.79% #154
Show all years (1981-2025)
* 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 +16.1% GDP growth 5.1% C/A balance 7.3%
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

Bolivia, Plurinational State of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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 Bolivia, Plurinational State of's budget deficit?

Bolivia, Plurinational State of's budget deficit was -13.12% in 2025. Ranked 183rd globally. This represents a 23.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in Bolivia, Plurinational State of?

Bolivia, Plurinational State of's budget deficit peaked at 4.47% in 2006.

What was the lowest budget deficit in Bolivia, Plurinational State of?

The lowest budget deficit in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was -25.40% in 1984.

How does Bolivia, Plurinational State of rank in budget deficit?

Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 183rd 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 Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025?

Bolivia, Plurinational State of's budget deficit is projected to reach -13.12% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the budget deficit of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025?

The budget deficit of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025 was -13.12%. This ranks 183rd in the world.

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