5 Countries with the Largest Budget Deficit as a Percent of GDP

In this article, we will look into the 5 countries with the largest budget deficit as a percent of GDP. If you want to read our detailed analysis, you can go directly to the 15 Countries with the Largest Budget Deficit as a Percent of GDP.

5. Brunei Darussalam

General government net lending/borrowing (2023) (Percentage of GDP): -9.669%

Current GDP (2023): $15.15 billion

Brunei Darussalam is an Asian country commonly known as Brunei. It ranks as the 5th country with the largest budget deficit as a percentage of GDP. Brunei Darussalam had a budget deficit of 9.669% of its GDP in 2023.