Azerbaijan—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #71 of 192
Latest Value
-1.9%
2027
YoY Change
+5.0%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#71
of 192 countries
Maximum
21.8%
2001
Minimum
-6.4%
2020
Last
-1.9%
Previous
-2.0%
Highest
21.8%
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 | -1.9% | +5.0% |
| 2026 | -2.0% | -5.3% |
| 2025 | -1.9% | -146.3% |
| 2024 | 4.1% | -48.1% |
| 2023 | 7.9% | +31.7% |
| 2022 | 6.0% | +42.9% |
| 2021 | 4.2% | +165.6% |
| 2020 | -6.4% | -171.1% |
| 2019 | 9.0% | +66.7% |
| 2018 | 5.4% | +515.4% |
| 2017 | -1.3% | -8.3% |
| 2016 | -1.2% | +75.0% |
| 2015 | -4.8% | -277.8% |
| 2014 | 2.7% | +68.8% |
| 2013 | 1.6% | -56.8% |
| 2012 | 3.7% | -66.1% |
| 2011 | 10.9% | -21.0% |
| 2010 | 13.8% | +133.9% |
| 2009 | 5.9% | -65.7% |
| 2008 | 17.2% | +647.8% |
| 2007 | 2.3% | +228.6% |
| 2006 | 0.7% | -74.1% |
| 2005 | 2.7% | +50.0% |
| 2004 | 1.8% | +12.5% |
| 2003 | 1.6% | -91.8% |
| 2002 | 19.4% | -11.0% |
| 2001 | 21.8% | +21700.0% |
| 2000 | 0.1% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -2.0% | -5.3% |
| 2027Forecast | -1.9% | +5.0% |
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