Question

For 2024–25 Budget Estimates, the fiscal deficit was estimated at what percentage of GDP?

Options

• 5.1%

• 2.6%

• 5.6%

• 2.0%

Answer 1

For 2024–25 Budget Estimates, the fiscal deficit was estimated at 5.1% of GDP. This should not be confused with the 5.6% figure, which refers to 2023–24 Provisional Actuals rather than 2024–25.