Guatemala Government net lending/borrowing in Guatemala

International Monetary Fund · Annual · Importance

IMF forecast (WEO): 2026: -2.6% 2027: -3.0% 2028: -2.8% 2029: -2.7% 2030: -2.7% 2031: -2.7%
-3.0 (1999) ANUAL · % of GDP · Annual · CSV
Period% of GDP
Jan 1999 -3.0
Jan 1998 -2.3
Jan 1997 -0.8
Jan 1996 0.0
Jan 1995 -0.5

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
Guatemala'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 general 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. Guatemala stands out for its traditional fiscal prudence and contained deficits, making it a benchmark of stability for markets and rating agencies in the region.
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 from the cyclical component tied to the economic cycle.