Paraguay Government net lending/borrowing in Paraguay

International Monetary Fund · Annual · Importance

IMF forecast (WEO): 2026: -1.3% 2027: -1.3% 2028: -1.3% 2029: -1.4% 2030: -1.4% 2031: -1.4%
2.7 (1999) ANUAL · % of GDP · Annual · CSV
Period% of GDP
Jan 1999 2.7
Jan 1998 4.3
Jan 1997 3.0
Jan 1996 2.4
Jan 1995 2.8
Jan 1994 4.6
Jan 1993 4.3
Jan 1992 3.1
Jan 1991 3.4
Jan 1990 7.6

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
Paraguay's government budget balance is the shortfall recorded when public spending exceeds revenue over the fiscal year; when revenue exceeds spending there is a surplus. Published by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, it is usually expressed as a percentage of GDP.
How it's calculated
It is the difference between central government revenue and spending over the period, scaled against GDP to obtain the ratio. The figures are annual, with compliance with the fiscal responsibility rule that caps the deficit closely tracked.
Market implications
The deficit drives Paraguay's borrowing needs and the path of public debt. The country is notable for its fiscal rule, with a deficit ceiling of 1.5% of GDP, whose observance underpins its market access and rating upgrades.
Limitations
It is a low-frequency figure subject to revision. It is worth distinguishing the headline balance from the primary balance, which excludes debt interest, and bearing in mind the sensitivity of revenue to the agricultural cycle and droughts.