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Congo, Republic of Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

3.23% −0.38% (-10.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #11 Global Peak 23.90% (2008) Source IMF WEO

Congo, Republic of Budget Deficit (1989–2025)

Overview

Congo, Republic of's budget deficit stood at 3.23% in 2025, a decline of +0.38% from 2024. The IMF projects 3.23% by 2025. Congo, Republic of ranked 11th globally.

Data & projection

Year Budget Deficit YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 5.17% - -
2029* IMF 5.16% - -
2028* IMF 4.86% - -
2027* IMF 3.64% - -
2026* IMF 2.24% - -
2025* IMF 3.23% - -
2025 3.23% −0.38% #11
2024 3.62% −2.19% #173
2023 5.81% −3.14% #178
2022 8.94% +7.32% #182
2021 1.63% +2.73% #176
2020 -1.11% −5.41% #171
2019 4.30% −0.92% #183
2018 5.22% +10.79% #180
2017 -5.57% +8.97% #33
2016 -14.54% +3.26% #8
2015 -17.81% −7.07% #3
2014 -10.73% −7.88% #4
2013 -2.85% −10.09% #85
2012 7.24% −8.83% #177
2011 16.07% +0.55% #187
Show all years (1989-2025)
* 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 +26.9% GDP growth 2.2% C/A balance 13.2%
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

Congo, Republic of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. 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 Congo, Republic of's budget deficit?

Congo, Republic of's budget deficit was 3.23% in 2025. Ranked 11th globally. This represents a 10.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in Congo, Republic of?

Congo, Republic of's budget deficit peaked at 23.90% in 2008.

What was the lowest budget deficit in Congo, Republic of?

The lowest budget deficit in Congo, Republic of was -17.81% in 2015.

How does Congo, Republic of rank in budget deficit?

Congo, Republic of ranks 11th 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 Congo, Republic of in 2025?

Congo, Republic of's budget deficit is projected to reach 3.23% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the budget deficit of Congo, Republic of in 2025?

The budget deficit of Congo, Republic of in 2025 was 3.23%. This ranks 11th in the world.

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