Sudan Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Sudan's budget deficit was -3.04% in 2025, ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 11.9% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Sudan's budget deficit stood at -3.04% in 2025, a rise of +0.41% from 2024. The IMF projects -3.04% by 2025. Sudan ranked 102nd globally.
Sudan's budget deficit has experienced significant fluctuations over the past three and a half decades, spanning from 1990 to 2025. The country's budget deficit peaked in 2003 at 0.77 percent of GDP, contrasting with the all-time trough of -26.48 percent in 1991. As of 2025, Sudan's budget deficit has narrowed to -3.04 percent, ranking 102 globally. This is comparable to Côte d'Ivoire's -3.01 percent deficit during the same period. Notably, the improvement in Sudan's budget deficit is a notable shift from the earlier years, when the country experienced a large fiscal imbalance. However, sustaining this trend will require continued fiscal discipline and potentially increased revenue streams. A decrease in global commodity prices or a reduction in Sudan's reliance on oil exports could further improve the country's fiscal outlook, potentially leading to a more stable budget deficit in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Budget Deficit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -2.78% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -3.45% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -3.69% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -4.34% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -4.08% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -3.04% | - | - |
| 2025 | -3.04% | +0.41% | #102 |
| 2024 | -3.46% | +0.24% | #79 |
| 2023 | -3.70% | −1.55% | #74 |
| 2022 | -2.15% | −1.86% | #110 |
| 2021 | -0.29% | +5.75% | #161 |
| 2020 | -6.03% | +4.75% | #95 |
| 2019 | -10.78% | −2.86% | #4 |
| 2018 | -7.92% | −1.85% | #9 |
| 2017 | -6.07% | −2.15% | #23 |
| 2016 | -3.92% | −0.05% | #63 |
| 2015 | -3.87% | +0.85% | #68 |
| 2014 | -4.72% | +1.04% | #43 |
| 2013 | -5.76% | +1.61% | #28 |
| 2012 | -7.37% | −5.04% | #19 |
| 2011 | -2.33% | −2.44% | #101 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sudan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sudan's budget deficit was -3.04% in 2025. Ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 11.9% increase from the previous year.
Sudan's budget deficit peaked at 0.77% in 2003.
The lowest budget deficit in Sudan was -26.48% in 1991.
Sudan ranks 102nd globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Sudan's budget deficit is projected to reach -3.04% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Sudan in 2025 was -3.04%. This ranks 102nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sudan_budget-deficit,
title = {Sudan Budget Deficit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sudan/budget-deficit/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}