Germany Government Budget
-2.7%▼ −0 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Germany's budget balance deficit widened to 2.67% of GDP in 2025 from 2.66% in 2024. The deficit remains far from the all-time low of -9.44% recorded in 1995, while the all-time surplus high of 1.88% was set in 2018. The series spans from 1991.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.7% | -2.7% | 1.9%Dec 2018 | -9.4%Dec 1995 | 1991 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 62.9% | 62.2% | 81.0% | 39.0% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Tax Revenue to GDP | 10.9% | 10.7% | 12.1% | 9.7% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Government Budget in Germany averaged -2.0% from 1991 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 1.9% in Dec 2018 and a record low of -9.4% in Dec 1995. The series is reported yearly with history from 1991.
The budget balance as a percentage of GDP measures the difference between government revenue and expenditure relative to the size of the economy. It is reported annually for Germany. The series covers data from 1991 to the present.
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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