Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent of in United States of America

United States of America: Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent of was -3.4 in 2030. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2030)
-3.4
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
81st
of 86 countries
All-time high
-0.9535
in 2006
All-time low
-8.48
in 2020
Years of data
29
2002–2030

Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent of in United States of America, 2002–2030

-8-6-4-202002201620302002: -1.62003: -2.72004: -2.62005: -1.52006: -0.9532007: -1.92008: -4.12009: -6.42010: -8.12011: -6.22012: -4.32013: -2.42014: -1.62015: -1.32016: -1.92017: -2.42018: -2.72019: -3.52020: -8.52021: -8.32022: -3.22023: -4.32024: -4.22025: -4.22026: -3.92027: -42028: -4.12029: -3.62030: -3.4

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2030, cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of in United States of America stood at -3.4.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.1% on the previous year and up 59.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of in United States of America peaked at -0.9535 in 2006 and was at its lowest, -8.48, in 2020.

That places United States of America 81st out of 86 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent of in United States of America, year by year

Annual values for Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent of potential GDP in United States of America, 2002 to 2030.
Year Value Change
2002 -1.63
2003 -2.65 +63.2%
2004 -2.59 -2.4%
2005 -1.53 -41.0%
2006 -0.9535 -37.5%
2007 -1.94 +103.3%
2008 -4.14 +113.8%
2009 -6.43 +55.1%
2010 -8.08 +25.7%
2011 -6.23 -22.8%
2012 -4.28 -31.4%
2013 -2.43 -43.3%
2014 -1.61 -33.6%
2015 -1.31 -18.4%
2016 -1.9 +44.6%
2017 -2.35 +23.7%
2018 -2.68 +14.2%
2019 -3.47 +29.4%
2020 -8.48 +144.4%
2021 -8.27 -2.5%
2022 -3.24 -60.9%
2023 -4.28 +32.2%
2024 -4.16 -2.6%
2025 -4.15 -0.3%
2026 -3.95 -4.9%
2027 -4.02 +1.9%
2028 -4.11 +2.2%
2029 -3.58 -12.9%
2030 -3.4 -5.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -2.73 -6.43 -0.9535 8
2010s -3.43 -8.08 -1.31 10
2020s -4.82 -8.48 -3.24 10
2030s -3.4 -3.4 -3.4 1

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  5. 83 Slovakia -4.11 compare
  6. 84 China -6.08 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of in United States of America?
Cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of in United States of America was -3.4 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of recorded in United States of America?
The highest recorded value was -0.9535 in 2006.
What is the lowest cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of recorded in United States of America?
The lowest recorded value was -8.48 in 2020.
How does United States of America rank for cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of?
United States of America ranks 81st out of 86 countries with data for 2030.
Is cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of rising or falling in United States of America?
Over the last ten years it is up 59.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United States of America data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent of potential GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent of potential GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
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Coverage
100 places, 3,288 data points, 1991–2030
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