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Hong Kong SAR, China Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-4.82% +1.00% (+17.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #139 Global Peak 7.34% (2007) Source IMF WEO

Hong Kong SAR, China Budget Deficit (1981–2025)

Overview

Hong Kong SAR, China's budget deficit stood at -4.82% in 2025, a rise of +1.00% from 2024. The IMF projects -4.82% by 2025. Hong Kong SAR, China ranked 139th globally.

Data & projection

Year Budget Deficit YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 0.54% - -
2029* IMF 0.54% - -
2028* IMF -0.50% - -
2027* IMF -1.54% - -
2026* IMF -3.23% - -
2025* IMF -4.82% - -
2025 -4.82% +1.00% #139
2024 -5.82% −0.17% #37
2023 -5.65% +0.93% #31
2022 -6.58% −6.58% #29
2021 0.01% +9.24% #167
2020 -9.23% −8.65% #44
2019 -0.58% −2.93% #119
2018 2.35% −3.14% #165
2017 5.49% +1.11% #186
2016 4.39% +3.79% #184
2015 0.60% −3.00% #172
2014 3.59% +2.58% #178
2013 1.01% −2.14% #165
2012 3.14% −0.63% #165
2011 3.77% −0.37% #172
Show all years (1981-2025)
* 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 +11.7% GDP growth 3.8% C/A balance 4.6%
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

Hong Kong SAR, China matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. 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 Hong Kong SAR, China's budget deficit?

Hong Kong SAR, China's budget deficit was -4.82% in 2025. Ranked 139th globally. This represents a 17.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in Hong Kong SAR, China?

Hong Kong SAR, China's budget deficit peaked at 7.34% in 2007.

What was the lowest budget deficit in Hong Kong SAR, China?

The lowest budget deficit in Hong Kong SAR, China was -9.23% in 2020.

How does Hong Kong SAR, China rank in budget deficit?

Hong Kong SAR, China ranks 139th 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 Hong Kong SAR, China in 2025?

Hong Kong SAR, China's budget deficit is projected to reach -4.82% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the budget deficit of Hong Kong SAR, China in 2025?

The budget deficit of Hong Kong SAR, China in 2025 was -4.82%. This ranks 139th in the world.

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