South Africa Government Budget Balance (% of GDP)
The yearly gap between government spending and revenue across all levels of government, as a share of GDP.
−6.1%
Government Budget Balance (% of GDP)
2000 to 2024
Source: FRED series GGNLBAZAA188N (IMF World Economic Outlook), annual.
Negative means a deficit.
Data refreshed 2026-09-22. Figures are the latest published observations and can be revised.
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