Vanuatu Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Overview
Vanuatu's budget deficit stood at -4.98% in 2025, a decline of +2.64% from 2024. The IMF projects -4.98% by 2025. Vanuatu ranked 141st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Budget Deficit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -3.71% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -3.86% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -3.86% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -4.36% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -4.74% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -4.98% | - | - |
| 2025 | -4.98% | −2.64% | #141 |
| 2024 | -2.34% | −1.39% | #103 |
| 2023 | -0.95% | +5.56% | #136 |
| 2022 | -6.50% | −8.88% | #30 |
| 2021 | 2.38% | +4.33% | #178 |
| 2020 | -1.95% | −4.76% | #167 |
| 2019 | 2.81% | −3.44% | #177 |
| 2018 | 6.26% | +7.46% | #184 |
| 2017 | -1.20% | −0.48% | #121 |
| 2016 | -0.72% | +7.94% | #137 |
| 2015 | -8.66% | −10.10% | #17 |
| 2014 | 1.44% | +1.68% | #164 |
| 2013 | -0.25% | +1.45% | #150 |
| 2012 | -1.70% | +0.49% | #113 |
| 2011 | -2.19% | +0.44% | #104 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Vanuatu matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Vanuatu's budget deficit was -4.98% in 2025. Ranked 141st globally. This represents a 112.8% decrease from the previous year.
Vanuatu's budget deficit peaked at 6.26% in 2018.
The lowest budget deficit in Vanuatu was -8.66% in 2015.
Vanuatu ranks 141st globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Vanuatu's budget deficit is projected to reach -4.98% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Vanuatu in 2025 was -4.98%. This ranks 141st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_budget-deficit,
title = {Vanuatu Budget Deficit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/budget-deficit},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}