Deficit, Percent of own spending in Lithuania

Lithuania: Deficit, Percent of own spending was -0.3859 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
-0.3859
Change on year
down 1,633.2%
World rank
48th
of 66 countries
All-time high
0.0335
in 2014
All-time low
-0.5697
in 2018
Years of data
11
2010–2020

Deficit, Percent of own spending in Lithuania, 2010–2020

-0.6-0.4-0.2-02010201520202010: -0.2452011: -0.3232012: -0.0772013: -0.0822014: 0.0342015: -0.0382016: -0.0182017: -0.0142018: -0.572019: -0.0222020: -0.386

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Lithuania recorded -0.3859 for deficit, percent of own spending in 2020.

That represents a change of down 1,633.2% on the previous year and down 57.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deficit, percent of own spending in Lithuania peaked at 0.0335 in 2014 and was at its lowest, -0.5697, in 2018.

Lithuania ranks 48th of 66 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Deficit, Percent of own spending in Lithuania, year by year

Annual values for Deficit, Percent of own spending (Central government) in Lithuania, 2010 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2010 -0.2447
2011 -0.3233 +32.1%
2012 -0.0768 -76.2%
2013 -0.082 +6.8%
2014 0.0335 -140.9%
2015 -0.0378 -212.7%
2016 -0.0181 -52.0%
2017 -0.0142 -21.5%
2018 -0.5697 +3904.3%
2019 -0.0223 -96.1%
2020 -0.3859 +1633.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s -0.1355 -0.5697 0.0335 10
2020s -0.3859 -0.3859 -0.3859 1

Countries ranked near Lithuania

  1. 45 United Kingdom -0.3743 compare
  2. 46 Germany -0.3823 compare
  3. 47 Bulgaria -0.383
  4. 49 Albania -0.3917 compare
  5. 50 Uganda -0.3996 compare
  6. 51 Brazil -0.4098 compare

See the full ranking of 66 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is deficit, percent of own spending in Lithuania?
Deficit, percent of own spending in Lithuania was -0.3859 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest deficit, percent of own spending recorded in Lithuania?
The highest recorded value was 0.0335 in 2014.
What is the lowest deficit, percent of own spending recorded in Lithuania?
The lowest recorded value was -0.5697 in 2018.
How does Lithuania rank for deficit, percent of own spending?
Lithuania ranks 48th out of 66 countries with data for 2020.
Is deficit, percent of own spending rising or falling in Lithuania?
Over the last ten years it is down 57.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lithuania data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Deficit, Percent of own spending (Central government). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Deficit, Percent of own spending (Central government)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
66 places, 1,155 data points, 1989–2020
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