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St. Vincent and the Grenadines Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-7.57% +5.33% (+41.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #168 Global Peak 4.23% (1985) Source IMF WEO

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Budget Deficit (1980–2025)

Overview

St. Vincent and the Grenadines's budget deficit stood at -7.57% in 2025, a rise of +5.33% from 2024. The IMF projects -7.57% by 2025. St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranked 168th globally.

Data & projection

Year Budget Deficit YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 1.13% - -
2029* IMF 0.95% - -
2028* IMF 0.84% - -
2027* IMF 0.68% - -
2026* IMF -0.51% - -
2025* IMF -7.57% - -
2025 -7.57% +5.33% #168
2024 -12.90% −0.94% #8
2023 -11.96% −2.61% #5
2022 -9.35% −2.16% #13
2021 -7.19% −1.27% #37
2020 -5.92% −2.47% #96
2019 -3.45% −1.81% #61
2018 -1.65% −0.08% #96
2017 -1.56% −1.60% #112
2016 0.04% +2.05% #151
2015 -2.01% +0.81% #119
2014 -2.82% +2.99% #92
2013 -5.81% −4.01% #27
2012 -1.80% +1.70% #109
2011 -3.50% +0.20% #71
Show all years (1980-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 10.1% GDP growth 0.4% Unemployment 18.8%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

St. Vincent and the Grenadines matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2008. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Vincent and the Grenadines's budget deficit?

St. Vincent and the Grenadines's budget deficit was -7.57% in 2025. Ranked 168th globally. This represents a 41.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in St. Vincent and the Grenadines?

St. Vincent and the Grenadines's budget deficit peaked at 4.23% in 1985.

What was the lowest budget deficit in St. Vincent and the Grenadines?

The lowest budget deficit in St. Vincent and the Grenadines was -12.90% in 2024.

How does St. Vincent and the Grenadines rank in budget deficit?

St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranks 168th 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 St. Vincent and the Grenadines in 2025?

St. Vincent and the Grenadines's budget deficit is projected to reach -7.57% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the budget deficit of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in 2025?

The budget deficit of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in 2025 was -7.57%. This ranks 168th in the world.

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