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United States Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-7.37% +0.67% (+8.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #166 Global Peak -0.54% (2001) Source IMF WEO

United States Budget Deficit (2001–2025)

Overview

United States's budget deficit stood at -7.37% in 2025, a rise of +0.67% from 2024. The IMF projects -7.37% by 2025. United States ranked 166th globally.

Data & projection

Year Budget Deficit YoY change Rank
2030* IMF -7.59% - -
2029* IMF -7.70% - -
2028* IMF -8.11% - -
2027* IMF -7.97% - -
2026* IMF -7.86% - -
2025* IMF -7.37% - -
2025 -7.37% +0.67% #166
2024 -8.03% −0.23% #17
2023 -7.80% −4.08% #12
2022 -3.72% +7.71% #80
2021 -11.43% +2.69% #11
2020 -14.12% −8.32% #12
2019 -5.81% −0.47% #26
2018 -5.34% −0.54% #27
2017 -4.79% −0.44% #41
2016 -4.36% −0.83% #57
2015 -3.53% +0.50% #75
2014 -4.03% +0.54% #57
2013 -4.56% +3.55% #47
2012 -8.11% +1.60% #13
2011 -9.72% +1.28% #8
Show all years (2001-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Analysis

United States's budget deficit was -7.37% in 2025, a rise of +0.67% from 2024. IMF projects -7.37% by 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United States's budget deficit?

United States's budget deficit was -7.37% in 2025. Ranked 166th globally. This represents a 8.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in United States?

United States's budget deficit peaked at -0.54% in 2001.

What was the lowest budget deficit in United States?

The lowest budget deficit in United States was -14.12% in 2020.

How does United States rank in budget deficit?

United States ranks 166th 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 United States in 2025?

United States's budget deficit is projected to reach -7.37% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the budget deficit of United States in 2025?

The budget deficit of United States in 2025 was -7.37%. This ranks 166th in the world.

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