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West Bank and Gaza Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-3.54% −2.59% (-271.5%)
Year 2024 Rank #75 Global Peak -0.92% (2022) Source IMF WEO

West Bank and Gaza Budget Deficit (2009–2024)

Overview

West Bank and Gaza's budget deficit stood at -3.54% in 2024, a decline of +2.59% from 2023. West Bank and Gaza ranked 75th globally.

Data & projection

Year Budget Deficit YoY change Rank
2024 -3.54% −2.59% #75
2023 -0.95% −0.03% #135
2022 -0.92% +4.29% #130
2021 -5.21% +2.17% #72
2020 -7.37% −2.89% #74
2019 -4.48% −2.02% #41
2018 -2.46% +0.32% #75
2017 -2.78% −0.70% #79
2016 -2.08% +2.58% #108
2015 -4.66% −2.11% #54
2014 -2.55% −1.02% #105
2013 -1.53% +4.74% #116
2012 -6.27% −0.01% #27
2011 -6.26% −4.07% #24
2010 -2.19% +5.48% #111
Show all years (2009-2024)

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 +43.6% GDP growth 7.4% C/A balance 5.2%
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

West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. 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 West Bank and Gaza's budget deficit?

West Bank and Gaza's budget deficit was -3.54% in 2024. Ranked 75th globally. This represents a 271.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in West Bank and Gaza?

West Bank and Gaza's budget deficit peaked at -0.92% in 2022.

What was the lowest budget deficit in West Bank and Gaza?

The lowest budget deficit in West Bank and Gaza was -7.68% in 2009.

How does West Bank and Gaza rank in budget deficit?

West Bank and Gaza ranks 75th globally in budget deficit as of 2024.

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 budget deficit of West Bank and Gaza in 2024?

The budget deficit of West Bank and Gaza in 2024 was -3.54%. This ranks 75th in the world.

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