Congo, Rep.—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #13 of 192
Latest Value
3.6%
2027
YoY Change
+63.6%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#13
of 192 countries
Maximum
23.9%
2008
Minimum
-17.8%
2015
CAGR
+4.9%
28 years
Last
3.6%
Previous
2.2%
Highest
23.9%
Lowest
-17.8%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.6% | +63.6% |
| 2026 | 2.2% | -31.3% |
| 2025 | 3.2% | -11.1% |
| 2024 | 3.6% | -37.9% |
| 2023 | 5.8% | -34.8% |
| 2022 | 8.9% | +456.3% |
| 2021 | 1.6% | +245.5% |
| 2020 | -1.1% | -125.6% |
| 2019 | 4.3% | -17.3% |
| 2018 | 5.2% | +192.9% |
| 2017 | -5.6% | +61.4% |
| 2016 | -14.5% | +18.5% |
| 2015 | -17.8% | -66.4% |
| 2014 | -10.7% | -282.1% |
| 2013 | -2.8% | -138.9% |
| 2012 | 7.2% | -55.3% |
| 2011 | 16.1% | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 15.5% | +222.9% |
| 2009 | 4.8% | -79.9% |
| 2008 | 23.9% | +165.6% |
| 2007 | 9.0% | -43.8% |
| 2006 | 16.0% | +19.4% |
| 2005 | 13.4% | +306.1% |
| 2004 | 3.3% | +725.0% |
| 2003 | 0.4% | +105.5% |
| 2002 | -7.3% | -942.9% |
| 2001 | -0.7% | -170.0% |
| 2000 | 1.0% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 2.2% | -31.3% |
| 2027Forecast | 3.6% | +63.6% |
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