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Greece - Budget Deficit 1981

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP · IMF WEO
-7.08% −4.57% from 1980 Global rank: 6th

Greece's budget deficit was -7.08% in 1981, decreased +4.57% from -2.50% in 1980. This was the 6th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1981▾
Budget Deficit by Country - 1981
RankCountryValueYoY
1st Equatorial Guinea -174.92% 14.3%
2nd Belgium -16.03% -64.6%
3rd Madagascar -9.97% 9.5%
4th Bolivia, Plurinational State of -9.65% -
5th Mozambique -7.41% -402.6%
6th Greece -7.08% -182.9%
7th Denmark -6.79% -84.4%
8th Bangladesh -5.19% 12.7%
9th Netherlands -5.17% -23.4%
10th St. Kitts and Nevis -4.44% 31.3%
11th Sweden -4.32% 19.3%
12th Eswatini -4.29% -165.5%
13th Japan -3.85% 12.8%
14th Ghana -3.80% 19.6%
15th United Kingdom -3.77% -32.9%
16th Bhutan -3.52% -
17th Mongolia -3.09% -
18th Canada -2.89% 28.5%
19th St. Vincent and the Grenadines -2.68% 25.8%
20th Spain -2.39% -18.1%
21st France -1.24% -263.7%
22nd Solomon Islands -1.06% -131.0%
23rd Paraguay 0.15% -95.6%
24th Iceland 1.32% -3.5%
25th Hong Kong SAR, China 2.80% -
26th Norway 4.56% -11.3%
27th Finland 4.78% 65.9%
Source: IMF WEO (GGXCNL_NGDP)

FAQ

What was Greece's budget deficit in 1981?▾

Greece's budget deficit in 1981 was -7.08%. This ranked 6th globally.

How did Greece's budget deficit change in 1981?▾

Greece's budget deficit decreased by 182.9% in 1981 compared to 1980.

Which country had the highest budget deficit in 1981?▾

Finland had the highest budget deficit in 1981 at 4.78%.

What is the budget deficit of Greece in 1981?▾

The budget deficit of Greece in 1981 was -7.08%. This ranked 6th globally.

How does 1981 compare to 1980 for Greece's budget deficit?▾

Greece's budget deficit went from -2.50% in 1980 to -7.08% in 1981, a 182.9% decrease.

HistorySaid - pattern alert

Greece matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 1981. Historically: 128 occurrences, 35 successful (27%). Outcome 24 months later: 20.2%. View full analysis →

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