Afghanistan—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #36 of 192
Latest Value
-0.5%
2024
YoY Change
+61.5%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#36
of 192 countries
Maximum
1.6%
2018
Minimum
-3.9%
2008
Last
-0.5%
Previous
-1.3%
Highest
1.6%
Lowest
-3.9%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.5% | +61.5% |
| 2023 | -1.3% | -30.0% |
| 2022 | -1.0% | -100.0% |
| 2021 | -0.5% | +77.3% |
| 2020 | -2.2% | -100.0% |
| 2019 | -1.1% | -168.8% |
| 2018 | 1.6% | +328.6% |
| 2017 | -0.7% | -800.0% |
| 2016 | 0.1% | +107.1% |
| 2015 | -1.4% | +17.6% |
| 2014 | -1.7% | -183.3% |
| 2013 | -0.6% | -400.0% |
| 2012 | 0.2% | +128.6% |
| 2011 | -0.7% | -177.8% |
| 2010 | 0.9% | +150.0% |
| 2009 | -1.8% | +53.8% |
| 2008 | -3.9% | -56.0% |
| 2007 | -2.5% | -457.1% |
| 2006 | 0.7% | +177.8% |
| 2005 | -0.9% | +62.5% |
| 2004 | -2.4% | -14.3% |
| 2003 | -2.1% | -2000.0% |
| 2002 | -0.1% |
Top Countries — Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | 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 |
About This Indicator
Definition
General government net lending/borrowing as a percentage of GDP. A positive value indicates a fiscal surplus; negative indicates a deficit.
Methodology
Revenue minus expenditure minus net acquisition of nonfinancial assets, as a percentage of GDP. A comprehensive measure of the fiscal balance.
Unit
Percent of GDP