Mexico Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Overview
Mexico's budget deficit stood at -4.32% in 2025, a rise of +1.40% from 2024. The IMF projects -4.32% by 2025. Mexico ranked 132nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Budget Deficit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -3.00% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -3.00% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -3.00% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -3.50% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -4.15% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -4.32% | - | - |
| 2025 | -4.32% | +1.40% | #132 |
| 2024 | -5.73% | −1.44% | #42 |
| 2023 | -4.29% | +0.03% | #60 |
| 2022 | -4.32% | −0.58% | #64 |
| 2021 | -3.75% | +0.54% | #99 |
| 2020 | -4.29% | −2.02% | #131 |
| 2019 | -2.27% | −0.13% | #80 |
| 2018 | -2.14% | −1.11% | #84 |
| 2017 | -1.03% | +1.65% | #128 |
| 2016 | -2.68% | +1.18% | #87 |
| 2015 | -3.86% | +0.51% | #69 |
| 2014 | -4.37% | −0.81% | #48 |
| 2013 | -3.56% | +0.01% | #67 |
| 2012 | -3.57% | −0.36% | #65 |
| 2011 | -3.20% | +0.60% | #77 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mexico's budget deficit was -4.32% in 2025. Ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 24.5% increase from the previous year.
Mexico's budget deficit peaked at 2.26% in 1992.
The lowest budget deficit in Mexico was -5.73% in 2024.
Mexico ranks 132nd globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Mexico's budget deficit is projected to reach -4.32% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Mexico in 2025 was -4.32%. This ranks 132nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mexico_budget-deficit,
title = {Mexico Budget Deficit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mexico/budget-deficit},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}