The deficit of the national budget of Ukraine amounted to UAH 32.79 bn (US $2.34 bn) over January-July, informed the press service of the Ministry of Finance. It corresponds to 41% or UAH 68.56 bn (US $4.90 bn) of the annual indicator, approved by the government, said the press service.
The indicator for the same period the previous year amounted to UAH 30.3 bn (US $2.16), according to the service.
Thus, the deficit of the national budget of Ukraine increased by 8.2% at the annual rate.