Bahrain—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #183 of 192
Latest Value
-9.4%
2027
YoY Change
+5.1%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#183
of 192 countries
Maximum
7.3%
2000
Minimum
-17.5%
2015
Last
-9.4%
Previous
-9.9%
Highest
7.3%
Lowest
-17.5%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -9.4% | +5.1% |
| 2026 | -9.9% | +7.5% |
| 2025 | -10.7% | -0.9% |
| 2024 | -10.6% | -9.3% |
| 2023 | -9.7% | -61.7% |
| 2022 | -6.0% | +43.4% |
| 2021 | -10.6% | +38.7% |
| 2020 | -17.3% | -101.2% |
| 2019 | -8.6% | +23.9% |
| 2018 | -11.3% | +15.7% |
| 2017 | -13.4% | +19.3% |
| 2016 | -16.6% | +5.1% |
| 2015 | -17.5% | -430.3% |
| 2014 | -3.3% | +61.2% |
| 2013 | -8.5% | -46.6% |
| 2012 | -5.8% | -18.4% |
| 2011 | -4.9% | +47.3% |
| 2010 | -9.3% | -72.2% |
| 2009 | -5.4% | -231.7% |
| 2008 | 4.1% | +173.3% |
| 2007 | 1.5% | -31.8% |
| 2006 | 2.2% | -21.4% |
| 2005 | 2.8% | +1300.0% |
| 2004 | 0.2% | +111.8% |
| 2003 | -1.7% | +48.5% |
| 2002 | -3.3% | -571.4% |
| 2001 | 0.7% | -90.4% |
| 2000 | 7.3% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -9.9% | +7.5% |
| 2027Forecast | -9.4% | +5.1% |
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