April 15, 2020 Graphic The federal deficit in 2019 was $984 billion, equal to 4.6 percent of gross domestic product. Learn more about the deficit with a new interactive version of the infographic. View Document105.93 KB Related Publications Discretionary Spending in 2019: An InfographicApril 15, 2020 Mandatory Spending in 2019: An InfographicApril 15, 2020 Revenues in 2019: An InfographicApril 15, 2020