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Madagascar Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-3.86% −1.38% (-55.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #126 Global Peak -0.49% (1990) Source IMF WEO

Madagascar Budget Deficit (1980–2025)

Overview

Madagascar's budget deficit stood at -3.86% in 2025, a decline of +1.38% from 2024. The IMF projects -3.86% by 2025. Madagascar ranked 126th globally.

Data & projection

Year Budget Deficit YoY change Rank
2030* IMF -3.56% - -
2029* IMF -3.80% - -
2028* IMF -3.81% - -
2027* IMF -3.84% - -
2026* IMF -4.02% - -
2025* IMF -3.86% - -
2025 -3.86% −1.38% #126
2024 -2.48% +1.72% #99
2023 -4.20% +1.27% #63
2022 -5.46% −2.63% #46
2021 -2.83% +1.13% #117
2020 -3.96% −2.54% #136
2019 -1.42% −0.08% #107
2018 -1.34% +0.77% #106
2017 -2.10% −1.00% #100
2016 -1.11% +1.74% #129
2015 -2.85% −0.89% #91
2014 -1.96% +1.44% #111
2013 -3.40% −1.17% #74
2012 -2.24% −0.19% #100
2011 -2.04% −1.28% #108
Show all years (1980-2025)
* 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 +42.3% GDP growth 4.0% C/A balance 0.4%
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

Madagascar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. 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 Madagascar's budget deficit?

Madagascar's budget deficit was -3.86% in 2025. Ranked 126th globally. This represents a 55.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in Madagascar?

Madagascar's budget deficit peaked at -0.49% in 1990.

What was the lowest budget deficit in Madagascar?

The lowest budget deficit in Madagascar was -11.02% in 1980.

How does Madagascar rank in budget deficit?

Madagascar ranks 126th 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 Madagascar in 2025?

Madagascar's budget deficit is projected to reach -3.86% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the budget deficit of Madagascar in 2025?

The budget deficit of Madagascar in 2025 was -3.86%. This ranks 126th in the world.

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