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Myanmar Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-6.85% −1.79% (-35.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #161 Global Peak -1.07% (2014) Source IMF WEO

Myanmar Budget Deficit (1998–2025)

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
Show all years (1998-2025)
* 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 +40.4% GDP growth 10.6% C/A balance 2.7%
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

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

What is Myanmar's budget deficit?

Myanmar's budget deficit was -6.85% in 2025. Ranked 161st globally. This represents a 35.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in Myanmar?

Myanmar's budget deficit peaked at -1.07% in 2014.

What was the lowest budget deficit in Myanmar?

The lowest budget deficit in Myanmar was -6.85% in 2025.

How does Myanmar rank in budget deficit?

Myanmar ranks 161st 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 Myanmar in 2025?

Myanmar's budget deficit is projected to reach -6.85% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the budget deficit of Myanmar in 2025?

The budget deficit of Myanmar in 2025 was -6.85%. This ranks 161st in the world.

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