Bahamas, The—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #38 of 192
Latest Value
-0.6%
2027
YoY Change
+0.0%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#38
of 192 countries
Maximum
0.3%
2001
Minimum
-11.9%
2021
Last
-0.6%
Previous
-0.6%
Highest
0.3%
Lowest
-11.9%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -0.6% | +0.0% |
| 2026 | -0.6% | +25.0% |
| 2025 | -0.8% | +33.3% |
| 2024 | -1.2% | +67.6% |
| 2023 | -3.7% | +32.7% |
| 2022 | -5.5% | +53.8% |
| 2021 | -11.9% | -67.6% |
| 2020 | -7.1% | -317.6% |
| 2019 | -1.7% | +48.5% |
| 2018 | -3.3% | +45.9% |
| 2017 | -6.1% | -134.6% |
| 2016 | -2.6% | +21.2% |
| 2015 | -3.3% | +26.7% |
| 2014 | -4.5% | +11.8% |
| 2013 | -5.1% | -54.5% |
| 2012 | -3.3% | -13.8% |
| 2011 | -2.9% | -11.5% |
| 2010 | -2.6% | -8.3% |
| 2009 | -2.4% | -200.0% |
| 2008 | -0.8% | +0.0% |
| 2007 | -0.8% | -100.0% |
| 2006 | -0.4% | +66.7% |
| 2005 | -1.2% | +36.8% |
| 2004 | -1.9% | -18.7% |
| 2003 | -1.6% | +5.9% |
| 2002 | -1.7% | -666.7% |
| 2001 | 0.3% | +200.0% |
| 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 | -0.6% | +25.0% |
| 2027Forecast | -0.6% | +0.0% |
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