Antigua and Barbuda—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #43 of 192
Latest Value
-0.7%
2027
YoY Change
+22.2%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#43
of 192 countries
Maximum
1.6%
2024
Minimum
-15.8%
2009
Last
-0.7%
Previous
-0.9%
Highest
1.6%
Lowest
-15.8%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -0.7% | +22.2% |
| 2026 | -0.9% | -190.0% |
| 2025 | 1.0% | -37.5% |
| 2024 | 1.6% | +194.1% |
| 2023 | -1.7% | +39.3% |
| 2022 | -2.8% | +37.8% |
| 2021 | -4.5% | +27.4% |
| 2020 | -6.2% | -72.2% |
| 2019 | -3.6% | -50.0% |
| 2018 | -2.4% | +11.1% |
| 2017 | -2.7% | -2600.0% |
| 2016 | -0.1% | +95.8% |
| 2015 | -2.4% | +7.7% |
| 2014 | -2.6% | +31.6% |
| 2013 | -3.8% | -280.0% |
| 2012 | -1.0% | +67.7% |
| 2011 | -3.1% | -1450.0% |
| 2010 | -0.2% | +98.7% |
| 2009 | -15.8% | -236.2% |
| 2008 | -4.7% | +6.0% |
| 2007 | -5.0% | +24.2% |
| 2006 | -6.6% | -53.5% |
| 2005 | -4.3% | -10.3% |
| 2004 | -3.9% | +46.6% |
| 2003 | -7.3% | +17.0% |
| 2002 | -8.8% | -2.3% |
| 2001 | -8.6% | -91.1% |
| 2000 | -4.5% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -0.9% | -190.0% |
| 2027Forecast | -0.7% | +22.2% |
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