Argentina Government Budget Balance (% of GDP)

The yearly gap between government spending and revenue across all levels of government, as a share of GDP.

0.9%

+6.2pp vs 2023

2024 · Annual data

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Government Budget Balance (% of GDP)

1993 to 2024

Source: FRED series GGNLBAARA188N · IMF World Economic Outlook, general government, % of GDP, annual.

Negative means a deficit.

Data refreshed 2026-09-22. Figures are the latest published observations and can be revised.

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GDP & growth
GDPARS913.61tnQ1 2026 Real GDPARS743.86bnQ1 2026 GDP Growth Rate−1.3%Q1 2026
Prices
Inflation Rate33.5%Aug 2026 Inflation Rate, Month on Month1.7%Aug 2026
Labour market
Unemployment Rate7.1%2025
Trade
Balance of Trade$2.5bnJun 2026 Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP)0.5%2025
Public finances
Government Debt (% of GDP)85.3%2024

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