Government Finance Statistics

Last Updated: November 30, 2012

Revision to GFSM 2001—Draft chapters
The draft edition of the revised Government Finance Statistics Manual 2001 updates the internationally recognized guidelines for the compilation of statistics required for fiscal analysis that were established by the earlier manuals (Government Finance Statistics Manual 2001 and A Manual of Government Finance Statistics 1986). Please provide comments on these draft chapters by March 15, 2013.

The Public Sector Debt Statistics – Guide for Compilers and Users
The Public Sector Debt Statistics-Guide for Compilers and Users (PSDSG) provides comprehensive guidance for the measurement, compilation, analytical use, and presentation of public sector debt statistics. The PSDSG was produced by the IMF in conjunction with other members from the Task Force on Finance Statistics (TFFS).

Government Finance Statistics Manual 2001 (GFSM 2001)
Describes an integrated Government Finance Statistics (GFS) system that is harmonized, to the extent possible, with the System of National Accounts, 1993. Currently available in English, Arabic (1278 kb pdf file), Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish.

Government Finance Statistics Manual 2001 (GFSM 2001) Companion Material
Provides supporting documents for the Government Finance Statistics Manual 2001, including information related to the compilation of statistics according to the GFSM 2001.

Government Finance Statistics Research
Lists research papers and other material on selected government finance statistics issues.

A Manual on Government Finance Statistics, 1986 (GFSM 1986)
Describes the old cash-based system, now replaced by the GFSM 2001 system. Available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish .