Poland Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Poland's budget deficit was -6.99% in 2025, ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 6.2% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
Poland's budget deficit stood at -6.99% in 2025, a decline of +0.41% from 2024. The IMF projects -6.99% by 2025. Poland ranked 163rd globally.
Poland's budget deficit has undergone a significant transformation since 1995, when it stood at -4.38. The country experienced a notable improvement in fiscal management, with the deficit decreasing to a historic low of -0.24 in 2018. However, this trend was short-lived, as the budget deficit began to widen again, reaching -7.43 in 2010, only to decline to its current level of -6.99. Poland's fiscal performance places it at the 163rd position globally, closely trailing peer countries such as Colombia (-6.91) and India (-7.11). The recent widening of the deficit raises concerns about Poland's ability to meet its fiscal targets, particularly in light of increasing spending pressures. A sustained commitment to fiscal discipline and structural reforms would be crucial to reversing this trend and placing Poland's budget deficit on a more stable footing.
Data & projection
| Year | Budget Deficit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -5.02% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -5.51% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -5.84% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -6.37% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -6.70% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -6.99% | - | - |
| 2025 | -6.99% | −0.41% | #163 |
| 2024 | -6.59% | −1.31% | #30 |
| 2023 | -5.27% | −1.84% | #40 |
| 2022 | -3.44% | −1.69% | #84 |
| 2021 | -1.75% | +5.11% | #138 |
| 2020 | -6.85% | −6.12% | #85 |
| 2019 | -0.73% | −0.49% | #117 |
| 2018 | -0.25% | +1.24% | #127 |
| 2017 | -1.49% | +0.90% | #115 |
| 2016 | -2.38% | +0.21% | #101 |
| 2015 | -2.60% | +1.07% | #101 |
| 2014 | -3.66% | +0.58% | #66 |
| 2013 | -4.25% | −0.45% | #54 |
| 2012 | -3.80% | +1.18% | #62 |
| 2011 | -4.97% | +2.46% | #40 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Poland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Poland's budget deficit was -6.99% in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 6.2% decrease from the previous year.
Poland's budget deficit peaked at -0.25% in 2018.
The lowest budget deficit in Poland was -7.43% in 2010.
Poland ranks 163rd globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Poland's budget deficit is projected to reach -6.99% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Poland in 2025 was -6.99%. This ranks 163rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_poland_budget-deficit,
title = {Poland Budget Deficit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/poland/budget-deficit/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}