Countries with the Largest Current Account Surplus (2026) (2026)
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook·25 countries·Updated 2026
A current account surplus means a country earns more from the rest of the world than it spends. {#1} has the largest surplus at {#1_value}.
Macao SAR, China leads with current account balance (% of gdp) of 34.9%.
Kuwait ranks #2 at 24.4%.
San Marino ranks #3 at 17.8%.
Singapore ranks #4 at 17.3%.
Brunei Darussalam ranks #5 at 16.6%.
Top 25 Countries by Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Macao SAR, China | 34.9% | 2026 |
| 2 |  Kuwait | 24.4% | 2026 |
| 3 |  San Marino | 17.8% | 2026 |
| 4 |  Singapore | 17.3% | 2026 |
| 5 |  Brunei Darussalam | 16.6% | 2026 |
| 6 |  Norway | 15.9% | 2026 |
| 7 |  Andorra | 15.3% | 2026 |
| 8 |  Liechtenstein | 12.9% | 2026 |
| 9 |  Papua New Guinea | 12.7% | 2026 |
| 10 |  Luxembourg | 12.4% | 2026 |
| 11 |  United Arab Emirates | 12.3% | 2026 |
| 12 |  Hong Kong SAR, China | 12.2% | 2026 |
| 13 |  Guyana | 11.8% | 2026 |
| 14 |  Denmark | 11.7% | 2026 |
| 15 |  Ireland | 11.5% | 2026 |
| 16 |  Qatar | 10.2% | 2026 |
| 17 |  Netherlands | 9.3% | 2026 |
| 18 |  Aruba | 9.2% | 2026 |
| 19 |  Djibouti | 7.6% | 2026 |
| 20 |  Switzerland | 7.0% | 2026 |
| 21 |  Tuvalu | 5.7% | 2026 |
| 22 |  Sweden | 5.7% | 2026 |
| 23 |  Germany | 5.1% | 2026 |
| 24 |  Malta | 4.4% | 2026 |
| 25 |  South Sudan | 4.4% | 2026 |
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FAQ
What is the highest current account balance (% of gdp) in 2026?
Macao SAR, China has the highest current account balance (% of gdp) at 34.9% in 2026.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 190 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.