Fiscal Balance in Russia
Russia's fiscal situation from 2013 to 2022 was heavily influenced by oil prices and geopolitical events. Despite facing sanctions and oil price fluctuations, Russia maintained a relatively stable fiscal position. The pandemic led to increased spending, but high oil prices in subsequent years provided fiscal support, notwithstanding Western sanctions.
The fiscal balance in Russia averaged -0.9% of GDP in the decade to 2022, above the Eastern Europe average of -1.8% of GDP. The fiscal balance in 2022 was -2.1% of GDP. For more fiscal balance information, visit our dedicated page.
Russia Fiscal Balance Chart
Note: This chart displays Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) for Russia from 2014 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Russia Fiscal Balance Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) | 1.8 | -3.8 | 0.4 | -2.1 | -1.9 |
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