Fourth quarter of 2018 – Seasonally adjusted government deficit increased to 1.0% of GDP in the euro area – Up to 0.9% of GDP in the EU28

European Commission – EUROSTAT – – – – Brussels, 24 April 2019 In the fourth quarter of 2018, the seasonally adjusted general government deficit to GDP ratio stood at 1.0% in the euro area (EA19), an increase compared with 0.5% in the third quarter of 2018.
Source: Comunicati Stampa EU