Estonia Government Budget
-1.3%▲ +0.21 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Estonia's budget balance improved to -1.33% of GDP in 2025 from -1.54% in 2024. The deficit remains well above the all-time low of -5.42% recorded in 2020, while the all-time surplus high of 2.98% was set in 1997. Data are available from 1995.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.3% | -1.5% | 3.0%Dec 1997 | -5.4%Dec 2020 | 1995 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 24.2% | 23.5% | 24.2% | 3.9% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Tax Revenue to GDP | 22.7% | 21.4% | 22.8% | 12.5% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Government Budget in Estonia averaged -0.5% from 1995 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 3.0% in Dec 1997 and a record low of -5.4% in Dec 2020. The series is reported yearly with history from 1995.
The budget balance measures the difference between government revenue and expenditure as a percentage of GDP. It is reported annually by the International Monetary Fund. The series spans from 1995 to 2025.
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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