Gabon Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Gabon's budget deficit was -5.41% in 2025. Ranked 151st globally. This represents a 40.9% decrease from the previous year.
Gabon's budget deficit peaked at 11.13% in 2000.
The lowest budget deficit in Gabon was -13.11% in 1998.
Gabon ranks 151st globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Gabon's budget deficit is projected to reach -5.41% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Gabon in 2025 was -5.41%. This ranks 151st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gabon_budget-deficit,
title = {Gabon Budget Deficit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/budget-deficit},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}