Countries with the Largest Fiscal Surpluses (2026) (2026)
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook·25 countries·Updated 2026
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Kuwait leads with fiscal balance (% of gdp) of 26.5%.
Norway ranks #2 at 10.7%.
Nauru ranks #3 at 9.5%.
Macao SAR, China ranks #4 at 5.6%.
United Arab Emirates ranks #5 at 4.8%.
Top 25 Countries by Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kuwait | 26.5% | 2026 |
| 2 |  Norway | 10.7% | 2026 |
| 3 |  Nauru | 9.5% | 2026 |
| 4 |  Macao SAR, China | 5.6% | 2026 |
| 5 |  United Arab Emirates | 4.8% | 2026 |
| 6 |  South Sudan | 4.1% | 2026 |
| 7 |  Lesotho | 3.8% | 2026 |
| 8 |  Liechtenstein | 3.2% | 2026 |
| 9 |  Cyprus | 3.2% | 2026 |
| 10 |  Singapore | 2.7% | 2026 |
| 11 |  Andorra | 2.5% | 2026 |
| 12 |  Sao Tome and Principe | 2.3% | 2026 |
| 13 |  Congo, Rep. | 2.2% | 2026 |
| 14 |  Nicaragua | 2.2% | 2026 |
| 15 |  Lao PDR | 1.6% | 2026 |
| 16 |  Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 1.5% | 2026 |
| 17 |  Palau | 1.5% | 2026 |
| 18 |  Qatar | 1.3% | 2026 |
| 19 |  Aruba | 1.2% | 2026 |
| 20 |  Belarus | 1.2% | 2026 |
| 21 |  Oman | 1.0% | 2026 |
| 22 |  Ireland | 0.9% | 2026 |
| 23 |  Denmark | 0.4% | 2026 |
| 24 |  Argentina | 0.3% | 2026 |
| 25 |  Barbados | 0.1% | 2026 |
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FAQ
What is the highest fiscal balance (% of gdp) in 2026?
Kuwait has the highest fiscal balance (% of gdp) at 26.5% in 2026.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 192 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.