VT

Vermont Economy
2026-27

Capital: Montpelier · Northeastern United States · FY 2026-27 Budget Estimates
Fiscal Score: 82 / 100 — Caution · Needs Monitoring
82
Fiscal Score
Caution · Needs Monitoring
Gross State Domestic Product $46,000 Trillion (Est)
Revenue Receipts $7,000 Trillion
Total Expenditure $7,600 Trillion
Population (Est) 0.6 M Citizens

Vermont's finances need careful watching.

The state is spending slightly more than recommended, which is causing its debt to grow. While not in immediate danger, the government needs to find ways to increase its daily income or reduce extra costs to stay safe.

Fiscal Matrix

vs Average US State Deficit (3%)
Caution
2.50% Fiscal Deficit / GSDP
RBI Limit: 3%
MetricStateRBI NormStatus
Fiscal Deficit 2.50%≤ 3.5% ✓ On Track
Revenue Deficit +2.0%≤ 0% ✓ Surplus
Debt / GSDP 12.80%≤ 25% ✓ Sustainable
Interest / Revenue 3.4%≤ 15% ✓ Manageable

Live Debt Clock

Estimated accumulation this FY
LIVE
Total Outstanding Debt
$ ... Trillion
Debt per Citizen
$ 9,101
Detailed debt composition (internal/central/other) is not available at the state level in the current dataset. Refer to the RBI State Finances report for a full breakdown.
Formula: Base Debt + (Fiscal Deficit ÷ 365 × Days Elapsed)

Revenue vs Expenditure

FY 2026-27 Budget Estimates
Based on FY 2026-27 Budget Estimates only. Historical actuals are not included in the current dataset.

Revenue Receipts

FY 2026-27
Total Revenue Receipts
$7,000
Trillion
Revenue composition (own tax, central transfers, non-tax) varies significantly by state and is not available in the current dataset. Refer to the RBI State Finances report for a detailed breakdown.

State vs National Avg

Key ratio comparison
Fiscal Deficit
2.50% | Avg: 1.2%
Debt / GSDP
12.80% | Avg: 8.9%

Key Indicators

Tax RevenueOwn tax + Central share
₹4,900
Capital ExpenditureAsset creation
₹1,520
Interest PaymentsServicing past debt
₹236