Mexico Government Budget
-4.9%▲ +0.92 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Mexico's budget deficit narrowed to 4.86% of GDP in 2025, improving from a record deficit of 5.78% in 2024. The latest figure remains below the all-time high surplus of 2.26% recorded in 1992. Data are available from 1990.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.9% | -5.8% | 2.3%Dec 1992 | -5.8%Dec 2024 | 1990 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 61.8% | 59.1% | 61.8% | 35.5% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Tax Revenue to GDP | 14.8% | 14.2% | 14.8% | 7.1% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Government Budget in Mexico averaged -2.8% from 1990 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 2.3% in Dec 1992 and a record low of -5.8% in Dec 2024. The series is reported yearly with history from 1990.
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 Mexico. The series spans from 1990 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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