Public finances; key figures 1995-2017

This table contains some important data on the government sector’s finances. The terms used are in line with the National Accounts. The National Accounts are based on the international definitions of the European System of Accounts (ESA 2010). To increase the accessibility of the table, in some cases common definitions of income and expenditure categories are used instead of the terms from the National Accounts. The relevant National Accounts term is then mentioned in the notes. The data presented corresponds to the publications on the National Accounts. There may be minor temporary differences with the publications of the National Accounts due to the fact that the published figures of the government accounts are sometimes more current. Data available from: Annual data from 1995 to 2017, quarterly data from 1999 to 2017. Status of the figures: The figures in this table are definitive for the period 1995-2014. The quarters of 2015 have the status for now. The 2015 annual figures are final. The 2016 and 2017 figures have the status for now. As this table has been discontinued, the data will no longer be definitive. Changes as of 22 June 2018: None, this table has been discontinued. When are new figures coming? No longer applicable. This table is followed by public finances; key figures. See paragraph 3.