Eswatini Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Overview
Eswatini's budget deficit stood at -4.65% in 2025, a decline of +3.30% from 2024. The IMF projects -4.65% by 2025. Eswatini ranked 137th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Budget Deficit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -1.27% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -1.40% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -1.89% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -2.86% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -4.21% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -4.65% | - | - |
| 2025 | -4.65% | −3.30% | #137 |
| 2024 | -1.34% | −0.69% | #128 |
| 2023 | -0.66% | +4.62% | #143 |
| 2022 | -5.28% | −0.71% | #51 |
| 2021 | -4.57% | −0.35% | #88 |
| 2020 | -4.22% | +2.01% | #132 |
| 2019 | -6.23% | +0.35% | #23 |
| 2018 | -6.58% | −0.95% | #17 |
| 2017 | -5.64% | +2.72% | #30 |
| 2016 | -8.36% | −2.48% | #23 |
| 2015 | -5.88% | −4.72% | #40 |
| 2014 | -1.16% | −1.74% | #133 |
| 2013 | 0.57% | −2.82% | #159 |
| 2012 | 3.39% | +7.27% | #166 |
| 2011 | -3.88% | +5.46% | #61 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eswatini matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Eswatini's budget deficit was -4.65% in 2025. Ranked 137th globally. This represents a 245.9% decrease from the previous year.
Eswatini's budget deficit peaked at 8.67% in 2006.
The lowest budget deficit in Eswatini was -9.34% in 2010.
Eswatini ranks 137th globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Eswatini's budget deficit is projected to reach -4.65% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Eswatini in 2025 was -4.65%. This ranks 137th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_eswatini_budget-deficit,
title = {Eswatini Budget Deficit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/eswatini/budget-deficit},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}