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Viet Nam Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-3.26% −1.72% (-112.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #107 Global Peak 0.67% (2022) Source IMF WEO

Viet Nam Budget Deficit (1998–2025)

Overview

Viet Nam's budget deficit stood at -3.26% in 2025, a decline of +1.72% from 2024. The IMF projects -3.26% by 2025. Viet Nam ranked 107th globally.

Data & projection

Year Budget Deficit YoY change Rank
2030* IMF -2.03% - -
2029* IMF -2.04% - -
2028* IMF -2.06% - -
2027* IMF -2.15% - -
2026* IMF -2.34% - -
2025* IMF -3.26% - -
2025 -3.26% −1.72% #107
2024 -1.54% +0.18% #122
2023 -1.72% −2.39% #115
2022 0.67% +2.10% #158
2021 -1.43% +1.43% #145
2020 -2.86% −2.46% #153
2019 -0.40% +0.62% #123
2018 -1.02% +0.94% #113
2017 -1.96% +1.20% #104
2016 -3.16% +1.82% #76
2015 -4.98% +0.03% #48
2014 -5.02% +0.95% #40
2013 -5.96% −0.50% #26
2012 -5.46% −4.56% #36
2011 -0.90% +1.35% #127
Show all years (1998-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +21.1% GDP growth 2.9% C/A balance 4.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Viet Nam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Viet Nam's budget deficit?

Viet Nam's budget deficit was -3.26% in 2025. Ranked 107th globally. This represents a 112.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in Viet Nam?

Viet Nam's budget deficit peaked at 0.67% in 2022.

What was the lowest budget deficit in Viet Nam?

The lowest budget deficit in Viet Nam was -5.96% in 2013.

How does Viet Nam rank in budget deficit?

Viet Nam ranks 107th 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 Viet Nam in 2025?

Viet Nam's budget deficit is projected to reach -3.26% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the budget deficit of Viet Nam in 2025?

The budget deficit of Viet Nam in 2025 was -3.26%. This ranks 107th in the world.

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