Cameroon—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #50 of 192
Latest Value
-1.2%
2027
YoY Change
+0.0%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#50
of 192 countries
Maximum
28.2%
2006
Minimum
-5.9%
2016
Last
-1.2%
Previous
-1.2%
Highest
28.2%
Lowest
-5.9%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -1.2% | +0.0% |
| 2026 | -1.2% | -50.0% |
| 2025 | -0.8% | +46.7% |
| 2024 | -1.5% | -150.0% |
| 2023 | -0.6% | +45.5% |
| 2022 | -1.1% | +63.3% |
| 2021 | -3.0% | +6.3% |
| 2020 | -3.2% | +0.0% |
| 2019 | -3.2% | -33.3% |
| 2018 | -2.4% | +48.9% |
| 2017 | -4.7% | +20.3% |
| 2016 | -5.9% | -40.5% |
| 2015 | -4.2% | -2.4% |
| 2014 | -4.1% | -13.9% |
| 2013 | -3.6% | -157.1% |
| 2012 | -1.4% | +39.1% |
| 2011 | -2.3% | -155.6% |
| 2010 | -0.9% | |
| 2009 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 2.0% | -48.7% |
| 2007 | 3.9% | -86.2% |
| 2006 | 28.2% | +840.0% |
| 2005 | 3.0% | +700.0% |
| 2004 | -0.5% | -183.3% |
| 2003 | 0.6% | -60.0% |
| 2002 | 1.5% | +66.7% |
| 2001 | 0.9% | -40.0% |
| 2000 | 1.5% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -1.2% | -50.0% |
| 2027Forecast | -1.2% | +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