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Slovak Republic Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-5.20% +0.08% (+1.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #144 Global Peak -0.99% (2017) Source IMF WEO

Slovak Republic Budget Deficit (1995–2025)

Overview

Slovak Republic's budget deficit stood at -5.20% in 2025, a rise of +0.08% from 2024. The IMF projects -5.20% by 2025. Slovak Republic ranked 144th globally.

Data & projection

Year Budget Deficit YoY change Rank
2030* IMF -5.79% - -
2029* IMF -5.63% - -
2028* IMF -5.52% - -
2027* IMF -5.52% - -
2026* IMF -5.37% - -
2025* IMF -5.20% - -
2025 -5.20% +0.08% #144
2024 -5.27% −0.12% #44
2023 -5.15% −4.00% #44
2022 -1.16% +3.93% #123
2021 -5.09% +0.21% #74
2020 -5.30% −4.09% #111
2019 -1.21% −0.20% #109
2018 -1.01% −0.02% #115
2017 -0.99% +1.61% #130
2016 -2.59% +0.19% #93
2015 -2.78% +0.46% #94
2014 -3.25% −0.38% #74
2013 -2.86% +1.51% #83
2012 -4.37% −0.01% #48
2011 -4.36% +3.09% #55
Show all years (1995-2025)
* 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 +21.7% GDP growth 2.7% C/A balance 1.8%
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

Slovak Republic matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. 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 Slovak Republic's budget deficit?

Slovak Republic's budget deficit was -5.20% in 2025. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 1.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in Slovak Republic?

Slovak Republic's budget deficit peaked at -0.99% in 2017.

What was the lowest budget deficit in Slovak Republic?

The lowest budget deficit in Slovak Republic was -12.69% in 2000.

How does Slovak Republic rank in budget deficit?

Slovak Republic ranks 144th 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 Slovak Republic in 2025?

Slovak Republic's budget deficit is projected to reach -5.20% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the budget deficit of Slovak Republic in 2025?

The budget deficit of Slovak Republic in 2025 was -5.20%. This ranks 144th in the world.

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