Germany Government Deficit (% of GDP)
Germany Government Deficit (% of GDP) published by Eurostat, covering Germany at annual frequency (2000–2024).
Germany (2024)
-2.7
% of GDP
-0.2pp YoY
YoY Change
-0.2pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
25
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -2.7 | -0.2pp |
| 2023 | -2.5 | -0.6pp |
| 2022 | -1.9 | +1.3pp |
| 2021 | -3.2 | +1.2pp |
| 2020 | -4.4 | -5.7pp |
| 2019 | 1.3 | -0.6pp |
| 2018 | 1.9 | +0.6pp |
| 2017 | 1.3 | +0.2pp |
| 2016 | 1.1 | +0.2pp |
| 2015 | 0.9 | +0.2pp |
| 2014 | 0.7 | +0.6pp |
| 2013 | 0.1 | +0.2pp |
| 2012 | -0.1 | +0.7pp |
| 2011 | -0.8 | +3.6pp |
| 2010 | -4.4 | -1.2pp |
| 2009 | -3.2 | -2.9pp |
| 2008 | -0.3 | -0.5pp |
| 2007 | 0.2 | +2.0pp |
| 2006 | -1.8 | +1.6pp |
| 2005 | -3.4 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Germany recorded -2.7 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was -0.2pp. The historical series (2000–2024) shows a peak of 1.9 in 2018 and a trough of -4.4 in 2020.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks germany government deficit (% of gdp) in Germany, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2000–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 1.9 % of GDP in 2018 and reached its lowest recorded value of -4.4 in 2020. The latest reading of -2.7 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of -0.2pp.