01.10.202612:00:00UTC+00Czech Budget Deficit Widens Further in September to CZK 194.5 Billion

The Czech Republic’s budget balance deteriorated further in September 2026, with the deficit deepening to CZK -194.5 billion, according to data updated on 1 October 2026. This marks a widening from August 2026, when the shortfall stood at CZK -186.1 billion.

The month-on-month increase in the deficit underscores continued pressure on public finances, with the cumulative gap growing by CZK 8.4 billion between August and September. While no additional details on revenue or expenditure components were provided, the latest reading confirms that the Czech budget remains firmly in negative territory as the year progresses.