Brazil Government Budget
-8.1%▼ −1.9 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Brazil's budget balance declined to -8.07 percent of GDP in 2025 from -6.17 percent of GDP in 2024. The reading remains above the all-time low of -11.64 percent of GDP recorded in 2020 but below the all-time high of -2.35 percent of GDP in 2012. The series dates back to 2001.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -8.1% | -6.2% | -2.4%Dec 2012 | -11.6%Dec 2020 | 2001 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 93.3% | 87.0% | 96.0% | 59.6% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Tax Revenue to GDP | 15.4% | 14.0% | 15.4% | 12.7% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Government Budget in Brazil averaged -5.2% from 2001 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of -2.4% in Dec 2012 and a record low of -11.6% in Dec 2020. The series is reported yearly with history from 2001.
The budget balance as a share of GDP measures the difference between general government revenue and expenditure, expressed as a percentage of the country's gross domestic product. For Brazil, the indicator is reported annually and covers the period from 2001. A negative balance indicates a fiscal deficit, while a positive balance indicates a surplus.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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