The Senegalese Ministry of Finance and Budget has published the Rapport trimestriel d'exécution du budget (RTEB) for the first quarter of 2026. The report, released on September 13, 2026, provides an analysis of the country's budgetary situation as of March 31, 2026. It outlines the revenues and expenditures of the general budget, in accordance with the Organic Law No. 2020-07 relating to finance laws. The report highlights the challenging international context marked by geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices.
According to the RTEB report, the total revenues for the first quarter of 2026 stood at 1,149.7 billion FCFA, representing 19.4% of the annual target. The total expenditures for the period were 1,482.7 billion FCFA, accounting for 20.6% of the projected expenditures. The budget deficit for the quarter was 333.0 billion FCFA, which is 1.4% of the GDP. The report also notes that tax revenues amounted to 1,095.7 billion FCFA, while ordinary expenditures were 1,185.5 billion FCFA.
The RTEB report further reveals that public investments remained moderate, standing at 297.2 billion FCFA for the quarter. The National Retirement Fund (FNR) recorded an surplus of 12.9 billion FCFA, with revenues of 47.8 billion FCFA and expenditures of 34.9 billion FCFA. The report also highlights that personnel expenses accounted for 375.1 billion FCFA, representing 24.5% of the allocated credits.
A closer look at the tax revenues shows that they increased by 14.1% compared to the same period last year. The report attributes this growth to improved tax collection efforts. On the other hand, the mobilization of donations stood at 13.0 billion FCFA, which is 6.8% of the annual target. The report provides valuable insights into the country's financial situation and budget execution.
The RTEB report is part of a series of documents that provide information on Senegal's budget execution and financial situation. Other recent reports released by the Ministry of Finance and Budget include the Bulletin Statistique de la Dette Publique de 2019 à 2024 and the Rapport introductif sur les audititons ministérielles préparatoires au Débat d'Orientation Budgétaire (DOB) pour 2027.
The report is a key document that provides stakeholders with information on the country's budget execution and financial situation. It is also an important tool for monitoring and evaluating the government's budgetary policies. The Ministry of Finance and Budget releases the RTEB report on a quarterly basis, providing timely and accurate information on the country's financial situation.
The Senegalese government has made efforts to improve transparency and accountability in its budgetary processes. The release of the RTEB report is a testament to these efforts. The report provides detailed information on the country's revenues and expenditures, allowing stakeholders to track the government's progress in implementing its budgetary plans.
Key points
- Tax revenues increased by 14.1% compared to the same period last year.
- The budget deficit for the quarter was 333.0 billion FCFA, which is 1.4% of the GDP.
- The National Retirement Fund (FNR) recorded an surplus of 12.9 billion FCFA.
