Deficit, Percent of own spending in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: Deficit, Percent of own spending was -0.4871 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
-0.4871
Change on year
down 179.1%
World rank
57th
of 66 countries
All-time high
0.0626
in 2005
All-time low
-0.4871
in 2020
Years of data
11
2005–2020

Deficit, Percent of own spending in North Macedonia, 2005–2020

-0.4-0.2-02005201220202005: 0.0632006: -0.0132007: 0.0212013: -0.2752014: -0.2962015: -0.2472016: -0.212017: -0.2012018: -0.1442019: -0.1752020: -0.487

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for deficit, percent of own spending in North Macedonia is -0.4871, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.

That represents a change of down 179.1% on the previous year and down 2,372.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deficit, percent of own spending in North Macedonia peaked at 0.0626 in 2005 and was at its lowest, -0.4871, in 2020.

North Macedonia ranks 57th of 66 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Deficit, Percent of own spending in North Macedonia, year by year

Annual values for Deficit, Percent of own spending (Central government) in North Macedonia, 2005 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2005 0.0626
2006 -0.0129 -120.6%
2007 0.0214 -266.3%
2013 -0.2754 -1385.0%
2014 -0.2958 +7.4%
2015 -0.2466 -16.6%
2016 -0.21 -14.8%
2017 -0.2012 -4.2%
2018 -0.1437 -28.6%
2019 -0.1745 +21.5%
2020 -0.4871 +179.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.0237 -0.0129 0.0626 3
2010s -0.221 -0.2958 -0.1437 7
2020s -0.4871 -0.4871 -0.4871 1

Countries ranked near North Macedonia

  1. 54 Switzerland -0.4467 compare
  2. 55 South Africa -0.4653 compare
  3. 56 Colombia -0.4706 compare
  4. 58 Republic of Moldova -0.4902 compare
  5. 59 Indonesia -0.54 compare
  6. 60 Canada -0.5401 compare

See the full ranking of 66 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is deficit, percent of own spending in North Macedonia?
Deficit, percent of own spending in North Macedonia was -0.4871 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest deficit, percent of own spending recorded in North Macedonia?
The highest recorded value was 0.0626 in 2005.
What is the lowest deficit, percent of own spending recorded in North Macedonia?
The lowest recorded value was -0.4871 in 2020.
How does North Macedonia rank for deficit, percent of own spending?
North Macedonia ranks 57th out of 66 countries with data for 2020.
Is deficit, percent of own spending rising or falling in North Macedonia?
Over the last ten years it is down 2,372.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this North Macedonia 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
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Coverage
66 places, 1,155 data points, 1989–2020
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