United Kingdom Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Overview
United Kingdom's budget deficit stood at -4.34% in 2025, a rise of +1.41% from 2024. The IMF projects -4.34% by 2025. United Kingdom ranked 133rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Budget Deficit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -2.24% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -2.52% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -2.74% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -2.98% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -3.61% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -4.34% | - | - |
| 2025 | -4.34% | +1.41% | #133 |
| 2024 | -5.75% | +0.31% | #41 |
| 2023 | -6.05% | −1.50% | #26 |
| 2022 | -4.56% | +3.17% | #62 |
| 2021 | -7.73% | +5.45% | #29 |
| 2020 | -13.17% | −10.70% | #15 |
| 2019 | -2.47% | −0.20% | #77 |
| 2018 | -2.27% | +0.22% | #80 |
| 2017 | -2.49% | +0.82% | #92 |
| 2016 | -3.31% | +1.28% | #72 |
| 2015 | -4.59% | +0.94% | #55 |
| 2014 | -5.53% | −0.19% | #33 |
| 2013 | -5.34% | +2.11% | #31 |
| 2012 | -7.45% | −0.07% | #17 |
| 2011 | -7.38% | +1.84% | #17 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
United Kingdom matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1985. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
United Kingdom's budget deficit was -4.34% in 2025. Ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 24.6% increase from the previous year.
United Kingdom's budget deficit peaked at 1.40% in 2000.
The lowest budget deficit in United Kingdom was -13.17% in 2020.
United Kingdom ranks 133rd globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
United Kingdom's budget deficit is projected to reach -4.34% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of United Kingdom in 2025 was -4.34%. This ranks 133rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-kingdom_budget-deficit,
title = {United Kingdom Budget Deficit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-kingdom/budget-deficit},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}