Netherlands Government Budget
-1.8%▼ −0.9 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
The Netherlands' budget deficit widened to 1.84% of GDP in 2025 from 0.94% in 2024. The deficit remains well below the all-time low of 8.72% recorded in 1995, while the all-time surplus of 1.91% was seen in 2019. The series spans from 1980.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.8% | -0.9% | 1.9%Dec 2019 | -8.7%Dec 1995 | 1980 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 43.3% | 43.7% | 76.7% | 42.7% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Tax Revenue to GDP | 25.3% | 25.2% | 25.3% | 20.1% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Government Budget in Netherlands averaged -1.8% from 1980 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 1.9% in Dec 2019 and a record low of -8.7% in Dec 1995. The series is reported yearly with history from 1980.
The budget balance measures the difference between government revenue and expenditure, expressed as a percentage of GDP for the Netherlands. A negative value indicates a deficit. Data are reported annually, with the series spanning from 1980 to the present. The indicator reflects the general government fiscal position.
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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