Government Finance Statistics

Last Updated: January 28, 2011

Government Finance Statistics Discussion Forum (GFS)
The GFS Discussion Forum was established to facilitate debate on matters concerning the update of the Government Finance Statistics Manual 2001 (GFSM 2001), in particular methodological issues and the practical implications for compiling fiscal data.

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 .