Government budget and debt · Brazil
Brazil Gross Debt to GDP
The Brazil Gross Debt to GDP measures the public finances of Brazil: the budget balance (revenue minus spending), revenue, or debt relative to the size of the economy.
- Importance
- Low
- Released
- Monthly
- Next release
- Currency
- BRL · Brazilian real
- Central bank
- The Banco Central do Brasil
Latest figures
The latest release for SEP, published on 29 October 2026, came in at 82.9%, unchanged from 82.9% the time before.
Over the last 12 releases it ranged from 78.6% to 82.9%, averaging 80.5%.
| Released | For | Actual | Consensus | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2026 | SEP | 82.9% | – | 82.9% |
| 30 Sep 2026 | AUG | 82.9% | 83.1% | 82.5% |
| 31 Aug 2026 | JUL | 82.5% | 82.2% | 81.9% |
| 31 Jul 2026 | JUN | 81.9% | 81.5% | 81.1% |
| 30 Jun 2026 | MAY | 81.1% | – | 80.2% ® |
| 29 May 2026 | APR | 80.4% | 80.3% | 80% ® |
| 30 Apr 2026 | MAR | 80.1% | 79.6% | 79.2% |
| 31 Mar 2026 | FEB | 79.2% | – | 78.7% |
| 27 Feb 2026 | JAN | 78.7% | 79% | 78.7% |
| 30 Jan 2026 | DEC | 78.7% | 79.5% | 79% |
| 30 Dec 2025 | NOV | 79.0% | 79% | 78.6% |
| 28 Nov 2025 | OCT | 78.6% | – | 78.1% |
Why it matters
Large deficits mean more government borrowing, which can push bond yields up and, if markets lose confidence, weigh on the currency. Debt ratios matter for credit ratings and for euro-area rules.
How it is calculated
The finance ministry or statistics office reports cash revenue and spending each month or quarter; debt is the stock of government borrowing, usually shown as a share of GDP.
Budget balance = revenue − spending
Debt ratio = government debt ÷ GDP × 100What changes mean
- Markets react mostly to surprises that change the borrowing plan.
- Rising debt is more worrying when interest rates are above growth rates.
A short history
Public debt has financed wars since the Bank of England was founded in 1694 to lend to the government; the euro area's 3% deficit and 60% debt rules date from the Maastricht Treaty (1992).
Questions
What is the Brazil Gross Debt to GDP?
The Brazil Gross Debt to GDP measures the public finances of Brazil: the budget balance (revenue minus spending), revenue, or debt relative to the size of the economy.
What was the latest Brazil Gross Debt to GDP?
82.9% for SEP, published on 29 October 2026.
When is the next Brazil Gross Debt to GDP?
On Friday 27 November 2026 at 11:30 UTC.
Educational content only, not investment advice. Figures are the published results as recorded by our calendar; market reactions described are typical, not guaranteed.