Cyprus—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #9 of 192
Latest Value
3.0%
2027
YoY Change
-6.3%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#9
of 192 countries
Maximum
4.3%
2024
Minimum
-8.8%
2014
Last
3.0%
Previous
3.2%
Highest
4.3%
Lowest
-8.8%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.0% | -6.3% |
| 2026 | 3.2% | -5.9% |
| 2025 | 3.4% | -20.9% |
| 2024 | 4.3% | +152.9% |
| 2023 | 1.7% | -37.0% |
| 2022 | 2.7% | +268.8% |
| 2021 | -1.6% | +71.4% |
| 2020 | -5.6% | -660.0% |
| 2019 | 1.0% | +129.4% |
| 2018 | -3.4% | -261.9% |
| 2017 | 2.1% | +320.0% |
| 2016 | 0.5% | +162.5% |
| 2015 | -0.8% | +90.9% |
| 2014 | -8.8% | -69.2% |
| 2013 | -5.2% | +7.1% |
| 2012 | -5.6% | +1.8% |
| 2011 | -5.7% | -21.3% |
| 2010 | -4.7% | +13.0% |
| 2009 | -5.4% | -700.0% |
| 2008 | 0.9% | -71.9% |
| 2007 | 3.2% | +420.0% |
| 2006 | -1.0% | +54.5% |
| 2005 | -2.2% | +40.5% |
| 2004 | -3.7% | +37.3% |
| 2003 | -5.9% | -43.9% |
| 2002 | -4.1% | -95.2% |
| 2001 | -2.1% | +4.5% |
| 2000 | -2.2% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 3.2% | -5.9% |
| 2027Forecast | 3.0% | -6.3% |
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