Burundi—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #154 of 192
Latest Value
-4.9%
2027
YoY Change
-2.1%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#154
of 192 countries
Maximum
-1.9%
2013
Minimum
-14.9%
2004
Last
-4.9%
Previous
-4.8%
Highest
-1.9%
Lowest
-14.9%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -4.9% | -2.1% |
| 2026 | -4.8% | +5.9% |
| 2025 | -5.1% | -6.2% |
| 2024 | -4.8% | +37.7% |
| 2023 | -7.7% | +28.0% |
| 2022 | -10.7% | -132.6% |
| 2021 | -4.6% | +30.3% |
| 2020 | -6.6% | -3.1% |
| 2019 | -6.4% | +4.5% |
| 2018 | -6.7% | -34.0% |
| 2017 | -5.0% | +29.6% |
| 2016 | -7.1% | +6.6% |
| 2015 | -7.6% | -94.9% |
| 2014 | -3.9% | -105.3% |
| 2013 | -1.9% | +50.0% |
| 2012 | -3.8% | -8.6% |
| 2011 | -3.5% | +2.8% |
| 2010 | -3.6% | +29.4% |
| 2009 | -5.1% | -88.9% |
| 2008 | -2.7% | -8.0% |
| 2007 | -2.5% | +74.7% |
| 2006 | -9.9% | +6.6% |
| 2005 | -10.6% | +28.9% |
| 2004 | -14.9% | -8.8% |
| 2003 | -13.7% | -179.6% |
| 2002 | -4.9% | +37.2% |
| 2001 | -7.8% | -36.8% |
| 2000 | -5.7% |
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 | -4.9% | -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