Economy & public financesAustralia · Primary balanceGeneral government balance excluding interest payments, as a % of GDP: a positive balance means revenue covers spending before debt interest is paid.-1.9% GDP2025−0.7 ptsvs 2024min −7.8 2020max +1.9 2000% GDPRange1y5y10yMaxChart viewLandmarksSource: IMFUpdated Oct 13, 2026Ask the AICompareRankingSaveShareImageEmbed