Timor-Leste Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Overview
Timor-Leste's budget deficit stood at -50.42% in 2025, a decline of +6.91% from 2024. The IMF projects -50.42% by 2025. Timor-Leste ranked 186th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Budget Deficit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -51.85% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -51.57% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -51.22% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -50.61% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -50.12% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -50.42% | - | - |
| 2025 | -50.42% | −6.91% | #186 |
| 2024 | -43.51% | −8.78% | #1 |
| 2023 | -34.73% | −5.26% | #1 |
| 2022 | -29.47% | −9.32% | #2 |
| 2021 | -20.15% | −1.25% | #1 |
| 2020 | -18.90% | +6.54% | #5 |
| 2019 | -25.44% | +1.47% | #1 |
| 2018 | -26.91% | +6.87% | #1 |
| 2017 | -33.78% | +21.97% | #1 |
| 2016 | -55.75% | −22.54% | #1 |
| 2015 | -33.21% | +4.32% | #1 |
| 2014 | -37.52% | −23.16% | #1 |
| 2013 | -14.37% | +24.32% | #3 |
| 2012 | -38.69% | −13.31% | #1 |
| 2011 | -25.38% | −5.59% | #1 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Timor-Leste 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
Timor-Leste's budget deficit was -50.42% in 2025. Ranked 186th globally. This represents a 15.9% decrease from the previous year.
Timor-Leste's budget deficit peaked at 41.03% in 2006.
The lowest budget deficit in Timor-Leste was -55.75% in 2016.
Timor-Leste ranks 186th globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Timor-Leste's budget deficit is projected to reach -50.42% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Timor-Leste in 2025 was -50.42%. This ranks 186th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_timor-leste_budget-deficit,
title = {Timor-Leste Budget Deficit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/budget-deficit},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}