In January-December 2011, the central government cash deficit decreased to 23,144 million euro, compared with 23,396 million euro in the corresponding period of 2010. During this period, ordinary budget revenue amounted to 51,539 million euro, from 52,306 million euro last year. Ordinary budget expenditure increased to 71,417 million euro from 68,671 million euro in January-December 2010.

Related link: Central government net borrowing requirement on a cash basis: January-December 2011 - Table