Guinea-Bissau Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Overview
Guinea-Bissau's budget deficit stood at -3.33% in 2025, a rise of +3.93% from 2024. The IMF projects -3.33% by 2025. Guinea-Bissau ranked 110th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Budget Deficit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -2.97% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -3.01% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -3.03% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -3.24% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -3.44% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -3.33% | - | - |
| 2025 | -3.33% | +3.93% | #110 |
| 2024 | -7.26% | +0.90% | #26 |
| 2023 | -8.15% | −2.10% | #10 |
| 2022 | -6.06% | −0.17% | #36 |
| 2021 | -5.88% | +3.76% | #59 |
| 2020 | -9.64% | −5.78% | #35 |
| 2019 | -3.86% | +0.90% | #48 |
| 2018 | -4.76% | −3.44% | #34 |
| 2017 | -1.32% | +4.02% | #120 |
| 2016 | -5.34% | −2.18% | #43 |
| 2015 | -3.16% | −0.73% | #87 |
| 2014 | -2.44% | −0.76% | #106 |
| 2013 | -1.67% | +0.45% | #110 |
| 2012 | -2.12% | −0.77% | #105 |
| 2011 | -1.35% | −1.13% | #119 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea-Bissau's budget deficit was -3.33% in 2025. Ranked 110th globally. This represents a 54.1% increase from the previous year.
Guinea-Bissau's budget deficit peaked at 3.48% in 1996.
The lowest budget deficit in Guinea-Bissau was -9.64% in 2020.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 110th globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Guinea-Bissau's budget deficit is projected to reach -3.33% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Guinea-Bissau in 2025 was -3.33%. This ranks 110th in the world.
Cite this page
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year = {2026}
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