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Paraguay Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-1.66% +0.46% (+21.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #57 Global Peak 7.56% (1990) Source IMF WEO

Paraguay Budget Deficit (1980–2025)

Overview

Paraguay's budget deficit stood at -1.66% in 2025, a rise of +0.46% from 2024. The IMF projects -1.66% by 2025. Paraguay ranked 57th globally.

Data & projection

Year Budget Deficit YoY change Rank
2030* IMF -1.29% - -
2029* IMF -1.27% - -
2028* IMF -1.27% - -
2027* IMF -1.29% - -
2026* IMF -1.32% - -
2025* IMF -1.66% - -
2025 -1.66% +0.46% #57
2024 -2.12% +1.69% #108
2023 -3.81% −1.17% #71
2022 -2.64% +0.75% #101
2021 -3.39% +2.33% #103
2020 -5.72% −3.28% #99
2019 -2.44% −1.43% #78
2018 -1.01% −0.58% #114
2017 -0.44% −0.07% #140
2016 -0.37% +0.06% #142
2015 -0.44% −0.17% #156
2014 -0.27% +0.89% #146
2013 -1.16% −0.57% #131
2012 -0.58% −1.87% #133
2011 1.29% −0.25% #157
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 +14.5% GDP growth 4.8% C/A balance 3.4%
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

Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. 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 Paraguay's budget deficit?

Paraguay's budget deficit was -1.66% in 2025. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 21.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in Paraguay?

Paraguay's budget deficit peaked at 7.56% in 1990.

What was the lowest budget deficit in Paraguay?

The lowest budget deficit in Paraguay was -5.72% in 2020.

How does Paraguay rank in budget deficit?

Paraguay ranks 57th 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 Paraguay in 2025?

Paraguay's budget deficit is projected to reach -1.66% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the budget deficit of Paraguay in 2025?

The budget deficit of Paraguay in 2025 was -1.66%. This ranks 57th in the world.

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