Comoros Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Comoros's budget deficit was -1.72% in 2025, ranked 59th globally. This represents a 41.1% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1984–2025.
Overview
Comoros's budget deficit stood at -1.72% in 2025, a rise of +1.20% from 2024. The IMF projects -1.72% by 2025. Comoros ranked 59th globally.
Comoros’ primary fiscal balance has narrowed sharply, moving from an all‑time trough of –5.70 % of GDP in 1984 to a modest deficit of –1.72 % in 2025, the latter placing the archipelago at 59th among 190 economies in the IMF World Economic Outlook database. The sharpest reversal occurred in 2013 when the deficit surged to a peak of 10.49 % of GDP, reflecting a period of heightened public spending and revenue shortfalls. Since then, fiscal consolidation has progressed steadily, mirroring the modest deficits recorded by peers such as Albania (–1.72 %) and San Marino (–1.68 %). Over the 42‑year record, the average deficit has trended downward, suggesting improved fiscal discipline. Continued reforms in tax administration and expenditure control could further reduce the gap, potentially shifting Comoros into a primary surplus position in the medium term.
Data & projection
| Year | Budget Deficit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -1.00% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -1.22% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -2.03% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -1.84% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -1.66% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -1.72% | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.72% | +1.20% | #59 |
| 2024 | -2.92% | −1.58% | #90 |
| 2023 | -1.34% | +2.59% | #125 |
| 2022 | -3.93% | −1.12% | #76 |
| 2021 | -2.81% | −2.30% | #119 |
| 2020 | -0.52% | +3.78% | #174 |
| 2019 | -4.30% | −2.95% | #45 |
| 2018 | -1.35% | −1.25% | #104 |
| 2017 | -0.10% | +5.42% | #151 |
| 2016 | -5.52% | −8.12% | #40 |
| 2015 | 2.60% | +2.93% | #178 |
| 2014 | -0.33% | −10.82% | #145 |
| 2013 | 10.49% | +8.53% | #183 |
| 2012 | 1.96% | +1.10% | #162 |
| 2011 | 0.86% | −3.34% | #156 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Comoros matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2002. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Comoros's budget deficit was -1.72% in 2025. Ranked 59th globally. This represents a 41.1% increase from the previous year.
Comoros's budget deficit peaked at 10.49% in 2013.
The lowest budget deficit in Comoros was -5.70% in 1984.
Comoros ranks 59th globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Comoros's budget deficit is projected to reach -1.72% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Comoros in 2025 was -1.72%. This ranks 59th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_comoros_budget-deficit,
title = {Comoros Budget Deficit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/comoros/budget-deficit/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}