Viet Nam Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Viet Nam's budget deficit was -3.26% in 2025. Ranked 107th globally. This represents a 112.2% decrease from the previous year.
Viet Nam's budget deficit peaked at 0.67% in 2022.
The lowest budget deficit in Viet Nam was -5.96% in 2013.
Viet Nam ranks 107th globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Viet Nam's budget deficit is projected to reach -3.26% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Viet Nam in 2025 was -3.26%. This ranks 107th in the world.
Cite this page
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year = {2026}
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