Guyana Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Overview
Guyana's budget deficit stood at -4.94% in 2025, a rise of +2.37% from 2024. The IMF projects -4.94% by 2025. Guyana ranked 140th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Budget Deficit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -0.68% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -2.22% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -2.81% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -3.87% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -4.48% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -4.94% | - | - |
| 2025 | -4.94% | +2.37% | #140 |
| 2024 | -7.31% | −1.53% | #25 |
| 2023 | -5.78% | −0.67% | #28 |
| 2022 | -5.11% | +1.83% | #56 |
| 2021 | -6.94% | +0.84% | #42 |
| 2020 | -7.78% | −5.27% | #66 |
| 2019 | -2.52% | +0.00% | #75 |
| 2018 | -2.52% | +0.62% | #73 |
| 2017 | -3.14% | +0.08% | #66 |
| 2016 | -3.21% | −2.46% | #75 |
| 2015 | -0.75% | +3.13% | #148 |
| 2014 | -3.88% | −1.71% | #64 |
| 2013 | -2.16% | +0.95% | #100 |
| 2012 | -3.11% | −0.98% | #76 |
| 2011 | -2.13% | −0.26% | #106 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guyana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guyana's budget deficit was -4.94% in 2025. Ranked 140th globally. This represents a 32.5% increase from the previous year.
Guyana's budget deficit peaked at -0.47% in 1999.
The lowest budget deficit in Guyana was -7.78% in 2020.
Guyana ranks 140th globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Guyana's budget deficit is projected to reach -4.94% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Guyana in 2025 was -4.94%. This ranks 140th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guyana_budget-deficit,
title = {Guyana Budget Deficit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guyana/budget-deficit},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}