Eurozone government budget balance
The euro area's government budget balance is -2.9% as of 2025, from official Eurostat data. It rose from -3.0% the previous year. Over the period shown it has ranged from -7.0% to -0.4%.
Government budget balance · the euro area
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Source: Eurostat (gov_10dd_edpt1) · data through 2025 · released 2026-04-22 · modifications: none
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The euro area government budget balance — frequently asked questions
- What is the euro area's government budget balance?
- The euro area's government budget balance is -2.9% as of 2025, from official Eurostat data.
- Is the euro area's government budget balance rising or falling?
- It rose from -3.0% to -2.9% in the latest reading (2025).