Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government was -1.23 in 2030. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2030)
-1.23
Change on year
up 4.2%
World rank
126th
of 188 countries
All-time high
2.75
in 2006
All-time low
-4.83
in 2009
Years of data
32
1999–2030

Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1999–2030

-4-2021999201420301999: -1.92000: -3.52001: -2.42002: -22003: 0.2692004: 0.4012005: 1.32006: 2.72007: 0.7722008: -3.32009: -4.82010: -3.52011: -2.12012: -1.92013: -0.552014: -2.12015: 0.6052016: 1.22017: 2.62018: 2.42019: 2.12020: -3.82021: 0.4792022: 0.7662023: -0.8212024: -0.8942025: -1.62026: -1.62027: -1.42028: -1.32029: -1.32030: -1.2

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2030, primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at -1.23.

The figure is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 67.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 2.75 in 2006 and was at its lowest, -4.83, in 2009.

Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 126th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year

Annual values for Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of GDP in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1999 to 2030.
Year Value Change
1999 -1.86
2000 -3.5 +88.1%
2001 -2.43 -30.6%
2002 -1.95 -19.6%
2003 0.2688 -113.8%
2004 0.4014 +49.3%
2005 1.3 +224.6%
2006 2.75 +110.7%
2007 0.7719 -71.9%
2008 -3.34 -532.2%
2009 -4.83 +44.7%
2010 -3.47 -28.2%
2011 -2.1 -39.4%
2012 -1.95 -7.4%
2013 -0.5501 -71.7%
2014 -2.1 +281.7%
2015 0.6053 -128.8%
2016 1.19 +96.3%
2017 2.61 +119.3%
2018 2.37 -9.1%
2019 2.12 -10.5%
2020 -3.77 -278.0%
2021 0.4793 -112.7%
2022 0.766 +59.8%
2023 -0.8207 -207.1%
2024 -0.8945 +9.0%
2025 -1.57 +75.5%
2026 -1.59 +1.1%
2027 -1.44 -9.5%
2028 -1.35 -6.0%
2029 -1.29 -4.6%
2030 -1.23 -4.2%

Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with similar countries

  • Bosnia and Herzegovina's -1.23 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.0281. (55 countries reporting)
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina's -1.23 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -0.7953, 1.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government in Bosnia and Herzegovina changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2008 -532.2% 0.7719 -3.34

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s -1.86 -1.86 -1.86 1
2000s -1.06 -4.83 2.75 10
2010s -0.1274 -3.47 2.61 10
2020s -1.15 -3.77 0.766 10
2030s -1.23 -1.23 -1.23 1

Countries ranked near Bosnia and Herzegovina

  1. 123 Libya -1.14 compare
  2. 124 Denmark -1.15 compare
  3. 125 Malaysia -1.23 compare
  4. 127 Malta -1.24 compare
  5. 128 Kosovo -1.36 compare
  6. 129 Uzbekistan -1.45 compare

See the full ranking of 206 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in Bosnia and Herzegovina was -1.23 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The highest recorded value was 2.75 in 2006.
What is the lowest primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The lowest recorded value was -4.83 in 2009.
How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 126th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
Is primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Over the last ten years it is up 67.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
206 places, 7,312 data points, 1991–2030
Last refreshed

Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October