Argentina Government Budget
-0.4%▼ −0.84 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Argentina's budget balance as a share of GDP fell to -0.38% in 2025, reversing from a surplus of 0.46% in 2024. The reading remains well above the all-time low of -8.67% recorded in 2020, but is far from the record high of 3.97% set in 2004. Data are available from 1993.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.4% | 0.5% | 4.0%Dec 2004 | -8.7%Dec 2020 | 1993 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 80.3% | 84.7% | 154.6% | 25.0% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Tax Revenue to GDP | 10.4% | 9.9% | 13.3% | 4.8% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Government Budget in Argentina averaged -2.4% from 1993 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 4.0% in Dec 2004 and a record low of -8.7% in Dec 2020. The series is reported yearly with history from 1993.
The budget balance as a percentage of GDP measures the difference between government revenues and expenditures relative to the size of the economy. A positive value indicates a surplus, while a negative value indicates a deficit. The series is reported annually and spans from 1993 to 2025.
Source & methodology
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