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Gabon Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-5.41% −1.57% (-40.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #151 Global Peak 11.13% (2000) Source IMF WEO

Gabon Budget Deficit (1990–2025)

Overview

Gabon's budget deficit stood at -5.41% in 2025, a decline of +1.57% from 2024. The IMF projects -5.41% by 2025. Gabon ranked 151st globally.

Data & projection

Year Budget Deficit YoY change Rank
2030* IMF -10.09% - -
2029* IMF -9.42% - -
2028* IMF -8.79% - -
2027* IMF -8.21% - -
2026* IMF -7.23% - -
2025* IMF -5.41% - -
2025 -5.41% −1.57% #151
2024 -3.84% −5.63% #66
2023 1.79% +2.68% #167
2022 -0.89% +1.04% #131
2021 -1.93% +0.26% #136
2020 -2.19% −4.32% #163
2019 2.13% +2.34% #169
2018 -0.21% +1.49% #129
2017 -1.70% +3.01% #109
2016 -4.71% −3.59% #51
2015 -1.12% −7.10% #141
2014 5.98% +9.05% #183
2013 -3.07% −9.27% #79
2012 6.20% +4.79% #176
2011 1.41% −1.29% #159
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 +27.7% GDP growth 5.6% C/A balance 8.3%
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

Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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 Gabon's budget deficit?

Gabon's budget deficit was -5.41% in 2025. Ranked 151st globally. This represents a 40.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in Gabon?

Gabon's budget deficit peaked at 11.13% in 2000.

What was the lowest budget deficit in Gabon?

The lowest budget deficit in Gabon was -13.11% in 1998.

How does Gabon rank in budget deficit?

Gabon ranks 151st 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 Gabon in 2025?

Gabon's budget deficit is projected to reach -5.41% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the budget deficit of Gabon in 2025?

The budget deficit of Gabon in 2025 was -5.41%. This ranks 151st in the world.

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