United Arab Emirates—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #5 of 192
Latest Value
4.7%
2027
YoY Change
-2.1%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#5
of 192 countries
Maximum
20.2%
2006
Minimum
-6.4%
2015
CAGR
-3.0%
28 years
Last
4.7%
Previous
4.8%
Highest
20.2%
Lowest
-6.4%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 4.7% | -2.1% |
| 2026 | 4.8% | -5.9% |
| 2025 | 5.1% | -20.3% |
| 2024 | 6.4% | +10.3% |
| 2023 | 5.8% | -40.8% |
| 2022 | 9.8% | +145.0% |
| 2021 | 4.0% | +266.7% |
| 2020 | -2.4% | -196.0% |
| 2019 | 2.5% | -32.4% |
| 2018 | 3.7% | +1950.0% |
| 2017 | -0.2% | +93.3% |
| 2016 | -3.0% | +53.1% |
| 2015 | -6.4% | -476.5% |
| 2014 | 1.7% | -78.8% |
| 2013 | 8.0% | -7.0% |
| 2012 | 8.6% | +68.6% |
| 2011 | 5.1% | +920.0% |
| 2010 | 0.5% | +108.2% |
| 2009 | -6.1% | -134.7% |
| 2008 | 17.6% | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 17.1% | -15.3% |
| 2006 | 20.2% | +26.2% |
| 2005 | 16.0% | +150.0% |
| 2004 | 6.4% | +166.7% |
| 2003 | 2.4% | +300.0% |
| 2002 | -1.2% | -200.0% |
| 2001 | 1.2% | -88.8% |
| 2000 | 10.7% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 4.8% | -5.9% |
| 2027Forecast | 4.7% | -2.1% |
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