Public Sector Net Borrowing vs Tax Receipts

This chart compares monthly UK public sector net borrowing with central government tax receipts, using official ONS data.

Public Sector Net Borrowing vs Tax Receipts

This chart compares monthly UK public sector net borrowing with central government tax receipts, using official ONS data.

What this chart shows

This chart shows monthly public sector net borrowing alongside central government tax receipts. Both are measured in £ million, so they are compared directly. Monthly public finance figures are volatile and heavily seasonal.

What this cannot prove

This chart shows two monthly series, but it does not prove a single cause for changes in borrowing or receipts, and monthly figures do not represent the annual fiscal position. Borrowing can be negative in surplus months.

Sources & update schedule

Data from Office for National Statistics.

Public Sector Net Borrowing

Source: Office for National Statistics

Unit: £ million

Updated monthly

Central Government Tax Receipts

Source: Office for National Statistics

Unit: £ million

Updated monthly