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Public debt stands at 82.9% of GDP, and deficit amounts to R$ 5.5 billion

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Briefings

Brazil's consolidated public sector deficit reached R$ 5.5 billion in September 2026, while the gross debt remained at 82.9% of GDP. The deficit improved compared to the previous month but remains elevated since 2021. The government central budget showed a surplus of R$ 3.5 billion, while states and municipalities recorded a combined deficit of R$ 5.6 billion, with state-owned enterprises also contributing to the shortfall.

Key points

• The consolidated public sector deficit in September 2026 was R$ 5.5 billion, representing an improvement from R$ 17.5 billion in September 2025.
• Gross public debt reached R$ 11.1 billion in September 2026, equivalent to 82.9% of GDP, marking a 4.3 percentage point increase from the prior month.

Context

Data from the Banco Central (BC) reports that the deficit improved compared to September 2025 but remains elevated since 2021. The government central budget showed a surplus of R$ 3.5 billion, while states and municipalities recorded a combined deficit of R$ 5.6 billion, with state-owned enterprises also contributing to the shortfall.

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