Fiscal Balance (% GDP)

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP

🇨🇦 Canada

-1.7%▼ 4.3

As of 2026-01-01

🇺🇸 United States

-8.1%▼ 8.3

As of 2026-01-01

Historical Comparison

Negative = deficit. Persistent deficits accumulate into debt.

Frequency: annual

Units: percent

Seasonal adj.: N/A

Importance: 9/10