Barbados—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #25 of 192
Latest Value
0.3%
2027
YoY Change
+200.0%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#25
of 192 countries
Maximum
4.9%
2000
Minimum
-9.0%
2013
CAGR
-9.8%
28 years
Last
0.3%
Previous
0.1%
Highest
4.9%
Lowest
-9.0%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0.3% | +200.0% |
| 2026 | 0.1% | +133.3% |
| 2025 | -0.3% | +66.7% |
| 2024 | -0.9% | +47.1% |
| 2023 | -1.7% | +10.5% |
| 2022 | -1.9% | +55.8% |
| 2021 | -4.3% | +4.4% |
| 2020 | -4.5% | -250.0% |
| 2019 | 3.0% | +1100.0% |
| 2018 | -0.3% | +92.3% |
| 2017 | -3.9% | +18.8% |
| 2016 | -4.8% | +40.7% |
| 2015 | -8.1% | -22.7% |
| 2014 | -6.6% | +26.7% |
| 2013 | -9.0% | -28.6% |
| 2012 | -7.0% | -94.4% |
| 2011 | -3.6% | +52.0% |
| 2010 | -7.5% | -15.4% |
| 2009 | -6.5% | -54.8% |
| 2008 | -4.2% | +2.3% |
| 2007 | -4.3% | -30.3% |
| 2006 | -3.3% | -13.8% |
| 2005 | -2.9% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | -2.9% | +3.3% |
| 2003 | -3.0% | +42.3% |
| 2002 | -5.2% | -230.0% |
| 2001 | 4.0% | -18.4% |
| 2000 | 4.9% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 0.1% | +133.3% |
| 2027Forecast | 0.3% | +200.0% |
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