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Slovenia Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-2.45% −1.52% (-162.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #74 Global Peak 0.90% (2018) Source IMF WEO

Slovenia Budget Deficit (1995–2025)

Overview

Slovenia's budget deficit stood at -2.45% in 2025, a decline of +1.52% from 2024. The IMF projects -2.45% by 2025. Slovenia ranked 74th globally.

Data & projection

Year Budget Deficit YoY change Rank
2030* IMF -2.84% - -
2029* IMF -2.82% - -
2028* IMF -2.70% - -
2027* IMF -2.62% - -
2026* IMF -2.62% - -
2025* IMF -2.45% - -
2025 -2.45% −1.52% #74
2024 -0.93% +1.65% #140
2023 -2.59% +0.43% #99
2022 -3.02% +1.60% #93
2021 -4.61% +3.07% #84
2020 -7.68% −8.36% #68
2019 0.68% −0.22% #149
2018 0.90% +0.84% #148
2017 0.05% +2.05% #153
2016 -2.00% +0.84% #109
2015 -2.84% +1.69% #92
2014 -4.53% +6.70% #45
2013 -11.23% −7.03% #5
2012 -4.20% +2.49% #52
2011 -6.69% −1.13% #21
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 +72.9% GDP growth 8.4% 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

Slovenia 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 Slovenia's budget deficit?

Slovenia's budget deficit was -2.45% in 2025. Ranked 74th globally. This represents a 162.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in Slovenia?

Slovenia's budget deficit peaked at 0.90% in 2018.

What was the lowest budget deficit in Slovenia?

The lowest budget deficit in Slovenia was -11.23% in 2013.

How does Slovenia rank in budget deficit?

Slovenia ranks 74th 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 Slovenia in 2025?

Slovenia's budget deficit is projected to reach -2.45% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the budget deficit of Slovenia in 2025?

The budget deficit of Slovenia in 2025 was -2.45%. This ranks 74th in the world.

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