Slovenia Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Slovenia's budget deficit was -2.45% in 2025, ranked 74th globally. This represents a 162.2% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 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.
Slovenia's budget deficit has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past three decades, with the country experiencing a substantial reduction in its fiscal gap since the 2013 trough of -11.23, which was the lowest recorded during the IMF's coverage period. Following a period of improvement, Slovenia's budget deficit peaked at 0.90 in 2018 before gradually declining to its current level of -2.45, ranking it 74th globally in 2025. This trajectory is comparable to that of Peru, which shares a similar fiscal position, also recording a deficit of -2.42 in 2025. Slovenia's reduction in budget deficit is a positive development, indicating improved fiscal management and a more stable economic environment. However, a further decline in the deficit would require sustained economic growth, prudent fiscal policies, and effective debt management, which would likely be influenced by the country's continued integration into the European economic union and adherence to its fiscal rules.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Slovenia's budget deficit was -2.45% in 2025. Ranked 74th globally. This represents a 162.2% decrease from the previous year.
Slovenia's budget deficit peaked at 0.90% in 2018.
The lowest budget deficit in Slovenia was -11.23% in 2013.
Slovenia ranks 74th globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Slovenia's budget deficit is projected to reach -2.45% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Slovenia in 2025 was -2.45%. This ranks 74th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_slovenia_budget-deficit,
title = {Slovenia Budget Deficit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/slovenia/budget-deficit/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}