Brunei Darussalam Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Brunei Darussalam's budget deficit was -11.07% in 2025, ranked 179th globally. This represents a 8.6% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 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.
Brunei Darussalam's budget deficit has experienced significant fluctuations over the past four decades. At its worst, the deficit peaked at 36.14 in 2008, a year marked by the global financial crisis, which likely contributed to the country's fiscal challenges. Conversely, the trough of -24.00 in 1998 suggests a period of relative fiscal stability during the late 1990s. The latest available data from the IMF World Economic Outlook indicate a budget deficit of -11.07, ranking the country 179th globally. This value is comparable to that of Bahrain, which has a deficit of -10.70. Since the late 1990s, Brunei Darussalam's budget deficit has generally trended downwards, a positive sign for the country's fiscal management. However, a decline in the price of oil, Brunei's primary export, could potentially alter this trajectory, as the country's budget is heavily reliant on oil revenues, making it vulnerable to fluctuations in the global energy market.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Brunei Darussalam's budget deficit was -11.07% in 2025. Ranked 179th globally. This represents a 8.6% decrease from the previous year.
Brunei Darussalam's budget deficit peaked at 36.14% in 2008.
The lowest budget deficit in Brunei Darussalam was -24.00% in 1998.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 179th globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Brunei Darussalam's budget deficit is projected to reach -11.07% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was -11.07%. This ranks 179th in the world.
Cite this page
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