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€538.8m Surplus for General Government in Jan. 2026

Published March 13, 2026, 12:01
€538.8m Surplus for General Government in Jan. 2026

The Statistical Service announced a surplus of €538.8 million for the General Government in January 2026, corresponding to 1.5% of GDP. The surplus is lower compared to January 2025 (€569.3 million). Total revenue amounted to €1,551.5 million, an increase of 1% compared to 2025, mainly due to the increase in income tax and wealth tax revenue. Expenditure also increased, by 4.7%, reaching €1,012.7 million, mainly due to the increase in social benefits and current transfers.