Algeria Government net lending/borrowing in Algeria

International Monetary Fund · Annual · Importance

IMF forecast (WEO): 2026: -10.2% 2027: -9.7% 2028: -9.5% 2029: -8.8% 2030: -8.6% 2031: -8.6%
-1.8 (1999) ANUAL · % of GDP · Annual · CSV
Period% of GDP
Jan 1999 -1.8
Jan 1998 -3.5
Jan 1997 2.2
Jan 1996 2.7
Jan 1995 -1.3
Jan 1994 -4.1
Jan 1993 -7.8
Jan 1992 -1.0
Jan 1991 1.5
Jan 1990 3.4

About this indicator

Source
International Monetary Fund
Frequency
Annual
Release
Published annually (with quarterly advance estimates in some economies), subject to revision with the national accounts.
What it is
Algeria's government deficit is the negative balance of the public accounts when spending exceeds revenue in a given year; when revenue exceeds spending there is a surplus. It is usually expressed as a percentage of GDP.
How it's calculated
It is computed as the difference between government revenue and expenditure over the period, following the official fiscal accounts and IMF public-finance standards, with the result expressed relative to GDP. It is an annual figure.
Market implications
The deficit drives the government's borrowing needs and the path of public debt. In Algeria, an economy heavily reliant on hydrocarbon revenue, the fiscal balance is closely tied to oil and gas prices and to pressure on reserves.
Limitations
It is a low-frequency figure subject to revision. It is worth distinguishing the overall balance from the primary balance, which excludes debt interest, and bearing in mind its strong sensitivity to energy commodity prices.