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Guyana Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-4.94% +2.37% (+32.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #140 Global Peak -0.47% (1999) Source IMF WEO

Guyana Budget Deficit (1997–2025)

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
Show all years (1997-2025)
* 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 +12.8% GDP growth 43.8% C/A balance 16.4%
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

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

What is Guyana's budget deficit?

Guyana's budget deficit was -4.94% in 2025. Ranked 140th globally. This represents a 32.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in Guyana?

Guyana's budget deficit peaked at -0.47% in 1999.

What was the lowest budget deficit in Guyana?

The lowest budget deficit in Guyana was -7.78% in 2020.

How does Guyana rank in budget deficit?

Guyana ranks 140th 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 Guyana in 2025?

Guyana's budget deficit is projected to reach -4.94% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the budget deficit of Guyana in 2025?

The budget deficit of Guyana in 2025 was -4.94%. This ranks 140th in the world.

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