Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent in United States
United States: Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent was -3.4 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent of in United States, 2002–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2030, cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of in United States 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 peaked at -0.9535 in 2006 and was at its lowest, -8.48, in 2020.
That places United States 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 in United States, year by year
| 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% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's -3.4 is below the median for high income countries, which is -1.15, 3.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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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Frequently asked questions
- What is cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of in United States?
- Cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of in United States 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?
- 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?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.48 in 2020.
- How does United States rank for cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of?
- United States 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?
- 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 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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Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October