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Netherlands Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-2.11% −1.17% (-123.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #67 Global Peak 1.91% (2019) Source IMF WEO

Netherlands Budget Deficit (1980–2025)

Overview

Netherlands's budget deficit stood at -2.11% in 2025, a decline of +1.17% from 2024. The IMF projects -2.11% by 2025. Netherlands ranked 67th globally.

Data & projection

Year Budget Deficit YoY change Rank
2030* IMF -2.65% - -
2029* IMF -2.55% - -
2028* IMF -2.24% - -
2027* IMF -2.20% - -
2026* IMF -2.79% - -
2025* IMF -2.11% - -
2025 -2.11% −1.17% #67
2024 -0.95% −0.57% #139
2023 -0.37% −0.37% #146
2022 0.00% +2.26% #144
2021 -2.26% +1.46% #133
2020 -3.72% −5.63% #138
2019 1.91% +0.41% #167
2018 1.50% +0.14% #155
2017 1.35% +1.13% #167
2016 0.23% +2.06% #155
2015 -1.84% +0.34% #125
2014 -2.17% +0.70% #109
2013 -2.87% +0.96% #82
2012 -3.83% +0.59% #59
2011 -4.42% +0.88% #52
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 +19.5% GDP growth 6.3% C/A balance 10.3%
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

Netherlands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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 Netherlands's budget deficit?

Netherlands's budget deficit was -2.11% in 2025. Ranked 67th globally. This represents a 123.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in Netherlands?

Netherlands's budget deficit peaked at 1.91% in 2019.

What was the lowest budget deficit in Netherlands?

The lowest budget deficit in Netherlands was -8.72% in 1995.

How does Netherlands rank in budget deficit?

Netherlands ranks 67th 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 Netherlands in 2025?

Netherlands's budget deficit is projected to reach -2.11% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the budget deficit of Netherlands in 2025?

The budget deficit of Netherlands in 2025 was -2.11%. This ranks 67th in the world.

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