Ivory Coast Government net lending/borrowing in Ivory Coast

International Monetary Fund · Annual · Importance

IMF forecast (WEO): 2026: -3.0% 2027: -3.0% 2028: -3.0% 2029: -3.0% 2030: -3.0% 2031: -3.0%
-1.3 (1999) ANUAL · % of GDP · Annual · CSV
Period% of GDP
Jan 1999 -1.3
Jan 1998 -0.7
Jan 1997 -0.7

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
Côte d'Ivoire'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. As a member of the West African monetary union (WAEMU), Côte d'Ivoire is subject to fiscal convergence criteria, making the deficit a closely watched benchmark.
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.