Suriname Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Suriname's budget deficit was -9.62% in 2025, ranked 175th globally. This represents a 297.0% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Suriname's budget deficit stood at -9.62% in 2025, a decline of +7.20% from 2024. The IMF projects -9.62% by 2025. Suriname ranked 175th globally.
Suriname's budget deficit has fluctuated significantly over the past 36 years, with the latest figure standing at -9.62 in 2025, ranking 175th globally. The country experienced its all-time peak of 5.01 in 2007, but this was short-lived, as the deficit subsequently widened to an all-time trough of -20.23 in 2019. In comparison to its peers, Suriname's budget deficit is slightly narrower than that of Botswana, which stands at -10.15, and wider than China's -8.57. Maldives, another peer country, has a budget deficit of -9.39, closely mirroring Suriname's. The trend suggests that Suriname's fiscal management continues to face challenges, and a change in the trajectory of the budget deficit would likely require significant reforms to boost revenue or reduce expenditure, which could potentially alter the country's fiscal outlook in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Budget Deficit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 6.06% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 6.09% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 1.98% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -0.83% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -1.75% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -9.62% | - | - |
| 2025 | -9.62% | −7.20% | #175 |
| 2024 | -2.42% | −0.75% | #101 |
| 2023 | -1.68% | +1.01% | #119 |
| 2022 | -2.69% | +2.97% | #98 |
| 2021 | -5.66% | +6.29% | #66 |
| 2020 | -11.95% | +8.27% | #20 |
| 2019 | -20.23% | −11.67% | #2 |
| 2018 | -8.56% | +0.06% | #6 |
| 2017 | -8.62% | +1.57% | #9 |
| 2016 | -10.19% | −1.90% | #15 |
| 2015 | -8.29% | −5.64% | #19 |
| 2014 | -2.65% | −0.01% | #99 |
| 2013 | -2.64% | −2.26% | #89 |
| 2012 | -0.38% | −2.70% | #136 |
| 2011 | 2.32% | +2.47% | #169 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Suriname matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Suriname's budget deficit was -9.62% in 2025. Ranked 175th globally. This represents a 297.0% decrease from the previous year.
Suriname's budget deficit peaked at 5.01% in 2007.
The lowest budget deficit in Suriname was -20.23% in 2019.
Suriname ranks 175th globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Suriname's budget deficit is projected to reach -9.62% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Suriname in 2025 was -9.62%. This ranks 175th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_suriname_budget-deficit,
title = {Suriname Budget Deficit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/suriname/budget-deficit/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}