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# Russia Government Budget

> Russia government budget is -3.9% as of Dec 2025, from -1.6%. History from 1998, source International Monetary Fund. Free API & MCP access.

Government Budget in Russia fell to -3.9% in Dec 2025 from -1.6% in Dec 2024.

Government Budget in Russia averaged 0.1% from 1998 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 7.8% in Dec 2006 and a record low of -7.4% in Dec 1998. The series is reported yearly with history from 1998.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| -3.9% | -1.6% | 7.8% (Dec 2006) | -7.4% (Dec 1998) | 1998–2025 | % of GDP | annual |

## FAQ

**What is Russia's government budget right now?**

Government Budget in Russia is -3.9% as of Dec 2025.

**What are the historical extremes for Russia's government budget?**

The all-time high is 7.8% (Dec 2006); the record low is -7.4% (Dec 1998), over a series starting in 1998.

**How often is this series updated?**

Government Budget for Russia is a annual series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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