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Colombia Fiscal Balance

Colombia Fiscal Balance

Fiscal Balance in Colombia

Colombia's fiscal deficit from 2013 to 2022 mirrored its economic and political dynamics. The country managed moderate deficits initially, supported by oil revenues. However, oil price falls led to deficit growth in the middle of the decade. The 2020 pandemic exacerbated fiscal pressures, leading to higher deficits. By 2022, amidst economic recovery, Colombia managed to narrow the fiscal deficit, though it remained wider than pre-pandemic levels.

The fiscal balance in Colombia averaged -4.1% of GDP in the decade to 2022, above the Latin America average of -4.7% of GDP. The fiscal balance in 2022 was -5.3% of GDP. For more fiscal balance information, visit our dedicated page.

Colombia Fiscal Balance Chart

Note: This chart displays Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) for Colombia from 2013 to 2022.
Source: Ministry of Finance Colombia.

Colombia Fiscal Balance Data

2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) -3.1 -2.5 -7.8 -7.0 -5.3
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years

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