Switzerland—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #26 of 192
Latest Value
0.2%
2027
YoY Change
+100.0%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#26
of 192 countries
Maximum
1.9%
2008
Minimum
-3.0%
2020
CAGR
-1.5%
28 years
Last
0.2%
Previous
0.1%
Highest
1.9%
Lowest
-3.0%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0.2% | +100.0% |
| 2026 | 0.1% | -66.7% |
| 2025 | 0.3% | -50.0% |
| 2024 | 0.6% | +500.0% |
| 2023 | 0.1% | -91.7% |
| 2022 | 1.2% | +500.0% |
| 2021 | -0.3% | +90.0% |
| 2020 | -3.0% | -330.8% |
| 2019 | 1.3% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.3% | +18.2% |
| 2017 | 1.1% | +450.0% |
| 2016 | 0.2% | -60.0% |
| 2015 | 0.5% | +350.0% |
| 2014 | -0.2% | +50.0% |
| 2013 | -0.4% | -300.0% |
| 2012 | 0.2% | -71.4% |
| 2011 | 0.7% | +75.0% |
| 2010 | 0.4% | -20.0% |
| 2009 | 0.5% | -73.7% |
| 2008 | 1.9% | +18.7% |
| 2007 | 1.6% | +100.0% |
| 2006 | 0.8% | +233.3% |
| 2005 | -0.6% | +57.1% |
| 2004 | -1.4% | +0.0% |
| 2003 | -1.4% | +17.6% |
| 2002 | -1.7% | -950.0% |
| 2001 | 0.2% | -33.3% |
| 2000 | 0.3% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 0.1% | -66.7% |
| 2027Forecast | 0.2% | +100.0% |
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