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Lithuania Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-2.69% −1.41% (-110.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #86 Global Peak 0.52% (2018) Source IMF WEO

Lithuania Budget Deficit (1995–2025)

Overview

Lithuania's budget deficit stood at -2.69% in 2025, a decline of +1.41% from 2024. The IMF projects -2.69% by 2025. Lithuania ranked 86th globally.

Data & projection

Year Budget Deficit YoY change Rank
2030* IMF -3.86% - -
2029* IMF -3.81% - -
2028* IMF -3.75% - -
2027* IMF -3.54% - -
2026* IMF -3.85% - -
2025* IMF -2.69% - -
2025 -2.69% −1.41% #86
2024 -1.28% −0.60% #130
2023 -0.69% +0.03% #141
2022 -0.72% +0.44% #134
2021 -1.15% +5.26% #151
2020 -6.42% −6.83% #91
2019 0.41% −0.11% #144
2018 0.52% +0.16% #142
2017 0.36% +0.33% #154
2016 0.03% +0.80% #150
2015 -0.77% +1.02% #147
2014 -1.79% +0.91% #117
2013 -2.69% +0.45% #88
2012 -3.15% +2.77% #75
2011 -5.92% +1.03% #31
Show all years (1995-2025)
* 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 +20.1% GDP growth 2.8% C/A balance 3.3%
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

Lithuania 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 Lithuania's budget deficit?

Lithuania's budget deficit was -2.69% in 2025. Ranked 86th globally. This represents a 110.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in Lithuania?

Lithuania's budget deficit peaked at 0.52% in 2018.

What was the lowest budget deficit in Lithuania?

The lowest budget deficit in Lithuania was -9.09% in 2009.

How does Lithuania rank in budget deficit?

Lithuania ranks 86th 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 Lithuania in 2025?

Lithuania's budget deficit is projected to reach -2.69% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the budget deficit of Lithuania in 2025?

The budget deficit of Lithuania in 2025 was -2.69%. This ranks 86th in the world.

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