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Brunei Darussalam Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-11.07% −0.88% (-8.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #179 Global Peak 36.14% (2008) Source IMF WEO

Brunei Darussalam Budget Deficit (1985–2025)

Overview

Brunei Darussalam's budget deficit stood at -11.07% in 2025, a decline of +0.88% from 2024. The IMF projects -11.07% by 2025. Brunei Darussalam ranked 179th globally.

Data & projection

Year Budget Deficit YoY change Rank
2030* IMF -9.35% - -
2029* IMF -9.99% - -
2028* IMF -10.79% - -
2027* IMF -10.93% - -
2026* IMF -11.46% - -
2025* IMF -11.07% - -
2025 -11.07% −0.88% #179
2024 -10.20% +0.66% #13
2023 -10.86% −13.39% #7
2022 2.53% +10.70% #171
2021 -8.16% +7.61% #26
2020 -15.77% −12.08% #9
2019 -3.69% −0.10% #52
2018 -3.59% +6.81% #50
2017 -10.40% +11.28% #6
2016 -21.68% −7.16% #3
2015 -14.52% −18.10% #9
2014 3.58% −9.45% #177
2013 13.03% −2.76% #187
2012 15.79% −9.85% #186
2011 25.63% +18.02% #189
Show all years (1985-2025)
* 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 +25.4% GDP growth 3.9% C/A balance 6.6%
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

Brunei Darussalam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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 Brunei Darussalam's budget deficit?

Brunei Darussalam's budget deficit was -11.07% in 2025. Ranked 179th globally. This represents a 8.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in Brunei Darussalam?

Brunei Darussalam's budget deficit peaked at 36.14% in 2008.

What was the lowest budget deficit in Brunei Darussalam?

The lowest budget deficit in Brunei Darussalam was -24.00% in 1998.

How does Brunei Darussalam rank in budget deficit?

Brunei Darussalam ranks 179th 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 Brunei Darussalam in 2025?

Brunei Darussalam's budget deficit is projected to reach -11.07% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the budget deficit of Brunei Darussalam in 2025?

The budget deficit of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was -11.07%. This ranks 179th in the world.

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