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Djibouti Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-1.04% +1.56% (+60.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #45 Global Peak 0.62% (2008) Source IMF WEO

Djibouti Budget Deficit (1990–2025)

Overview

Djibouti's budget deficit stood at -1.04% in 2025, a rise of +1.56% from 2024. The IMF projects -1.04% by 2025. Djibouti ranked 45th globally.

Data & projection

Year Budget Deficit YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 0.12% - -
2029* IMF -0.11% - -
2028* IMF -0.33% - -
2027* IMF -0.56% - -
2026* IMF -0.80% - -
2025* IMF -1.04% - -
2025 -1.04% +1.56% #45
2024 -2.60% +0.86% #96
2023 -3.46% −1.97% #82
2022 -1.48% +1.57% #120
2021 -3.06% −0.48% #111
2020 -2.58% −1.60% #154
2019 -0.98% +1.00% #113
2018 -1.98% −1.77% #89
2017 -0.21% +0.55% #146
2016 -0.76% +14.79% #135
2015 -15.54% −8.63% #6
2014 -6.92% −6.58% #18
2013 -0.34% +1.71% #147
2012 -2.04% −0.86% #107
2011 -1.19% −0.14% #120
Show all years (1990-2025)
* 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 +10.5% GDP growth 5.5% C/A balance 18.3%
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

Djibouti 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 Djibouti's budget deficit?

Djibouti's budget deficit was -1.04% in 2025. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 60.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in Djibouti?

Djibouti's budget deficit peaked at 0.62% in 2008.

What was the lowest budget deficit in Djibouti?

The lowest budget deficit in Djibouti was -15.54% in 2015.

How does Djibouti rank in budget deficit?

Djibouti ranks 45th 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 Djibouti in 2025?

Djibouti's budget deficit is projected to reach -1.04% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the budget deficit of Djibouti in 2025?

The budget deficit of Djibouti in 2025 was -1.04%. This ranks 45th in the world.

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