Central African Republic—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #27 of 192
Latest Value
0.3%
2027
Global Rank
#27
of 192 countries
Maximum
8.6%
2006
Minimum
-5.8%
2021
Last
0.3%
Previous
0.0%
Highest
8.6%
Lowest
-5.8%
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% | |
| 2026 | 0.0% | +100.0% |
| 2025 | -2.5% | +51.0% |
| 2024 | -5.1% | -50.0% |
| 2023 | -3.4% | +34.6% |
| 2022 | -5.2% | +10.3% |
| 2021 | -5.8% | -81.2% |
| 2020 | -3.2% | -346.2% |
| 2019 | 1.3% | +244.4% |
| 2018 | -0.9% | +10.0% |
| 2017 | -1.0% | -183.3% |
| 2016 | 1.2% | +340.0% |
| 2015 | -0.5% | +83.3% |
| 2014 | -3.0% | -30.4% |
| 2013 | -2.3% | -187.5% |
| 2012 | -0.8% | +61.9% |
| 2011 | -2.1% | -61.5% |
| 2010 | -1.3% | -160.0% |
| 2009 | -0.5% | +58.3% |
| 2008 | -1.2% | -220.0% |
| 2007 | 1.0% | -88.4% |
| 2006 | 8.6% | +295.5% |
| 2005 | -4.4% | -158.8% |
| 2004 | -1.7% | +45.2% |
| 2003 | -3.1% | -158.3% |
| 2002 | -1.2% | -33.3% |
| 2001 | -0.9% | +55.0% |
| 2000 | -2.0% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 0.0% | +100.0% |
| 2027Forecast | 0.3% |
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