Mozambique Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Overview
Mozambique's budget deficit stood at -5.32% in 2025, a rise of +0.85% from 2024. The IMF projects -5.32% by 2025. Mozambique ranked 147th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Budget Deficit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -0.33% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -1.68% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -3.36% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -3.70% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -4.22% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -5.32% | - | - |
| 2025 | -5.32% | +0.85% | #147 |
| 2024 | -6.17% | −1.91% | #34 |
| 2023 | -4.26% | +0.96% | #61 |
| 2022 | -5.22% | +0.01% | #55 |
| 2021 | -5.23% | +0.96% | #71 |
| 2020 | -6.19% | −7.90% | #93 |
| 2019 | 1.70% | +9.09% | #164 |
| 2018 | -7.39% | −4.49% | #11 |
| 2017 | -2.90% | +2.52% | #74 |
| 2016 | -5.42% | +1.13% | #41 |
| 2015 | -6.56% | +3.20% | #33 |
| 2014 | -9.75% | −7.29% | #6 |
| 2013 | -2.46% | +0.99% | #93 |
| 2012 | -3.45% | +0.89% | #68 |
| 2011 | -4.34% | −0.84% | #56 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mozambique matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mozambique's budget deficit was -5.32% in 2025. Ranked 147th globally. This represents a 13.8% increase from the previous year.
Mozambique's budget deficit peaked at 1.70% in 2019.
The lowest budget deficit in Mozambique was -15.77% in 1983.
Mozambique ranks 147th globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Mozambique's budget deficit is projected to reach -5.32% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Mozambique in 2025 was -5.32%. This ranks 147th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mozambique_budget-deficit,
title = {Mozambique Budget Deficit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mozambique/budget-deficit},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}