Fiscal Balance in Egypt
The fiscal balance in Egypt averaged -9.5% of GDP in the decade to 2022, which is below the Middle East & North Africa regional average of -5.1% of GDP. The fiscal balance in Egypt for 2022 was -6.2% of GDP. For more fiscal balance information, visit our dedicated page.
Egypt Fiscal Balance Chart
Note: This chart displays Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) for Egypt from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Egypt Fiscal Balance Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) | -7.6 | -7.5 | -7.1 | -6.2 | -6.1 |
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