Myanmar Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Overview
Myanmar's budget deficit stood at -6.85% in 2025, a decline of +1.79% from 2024. The IMF projects -6.85% by 2025. Myanmar ranked 161st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Budget Deficit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -4.64% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -4.78% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -5.45% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -5.96% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -6.36% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -6.85% | - | - |
| 2025 | -6.85% | −1.79% | #161 |
| 2024 | -5.06% | +0.12% | #47 |
| 2023 | -5.18% | −2.36% | #43 |
| 2022 | -2.82% | −0.35% | #96 |
| 2021 | -2.47% | +4.03% | #130 |
| 2020 | -6.50% | −1.81% | #89 |
| 2019 | -4.70% | −1.93% | #37 |
| 2018 | -2.77% | +0.66% | #64 |
| 2017 | -3.42% | −0.90% | #60 |
| 2016 | -2.53% | +1.80% | #95 |
| 2015 | -4.33% | −3.26% | #60 |
| 2014 | -1.07% | +0.47% | #135 |
| 2013 | -1.53% | +1.17% | #115 |
| 2012 | -2.70% | +2.12% | #86 |
| 2011 | -4.82% | +0.58% | #45 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Myanmar's budget deficit was -6.85% in 2025. Ranked 161st globally. This represents a 35.4% decrease from the previous year.
Myanmar's budget deficit peaked at -1.07% in 2014.
The lowest budget deficit in Myanmar was -6.85% in 2025.
Myanmar ranks 161st globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Myanmar's budget deficit is projected to reach -6.85% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Myanmar in 2025 was -6.85%. This ranks 161st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_myanmar_budget-deficit,
title = {Myanmar Budget Deficit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/budget-deficit},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}