France Government Budget
-5.1%▲ +0.68 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
France's budget balance improved to -5.11% of GDP in 2025, up from -5.79% in 2024. The deficit remains far from the all-time high of 0.76% recorded in 1980, but is well above the series low of -8.93% set in 2020. Data spans from 1980 onward.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5.1% | -5.8% | 0.8%Dec 1980 | -8.9%Dec 2020 | 1980 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 116.0% | 113.2% | 116.0% | 21.3% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Tax Revenue to GDP | 22.8% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 17.9% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Government Budget in France averaged -4.2% from 1980 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 0.8% in Dec 1980 and a record low of -8.9% in Dec 2020. The series is reported yearly with history from 1980.
The budget balance as a percentage of GDP measures the difference between government revenues and expenditures relative to the size of the economy. It is reported annually for France, with the series covering the period from 1980 to the present. A negative value indicates a deficit.
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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