Dominica—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #63 of 192
Latest Value
-1.4%
2027
YoY Change
+17.6%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#63
of 192 countries
Maximum
11.6%
2016
Minimum
-17.2%
2018
Last
-1.4%
Previous
-1.7%
Highest
11.6%
Lowest
-17.2%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -1.4% | +17.6% |
| 2026 | -1.7% | +19.0% |
| 2025 | -2.1% | +4.5% |
| 2024 | -2.2% | +51.1% |
| 2023 | -4.5% | +37.5% |
| 2022 | -7.2% | +12.2% |
| 2021 | -8.2% | -9.3% |
| 2020 | -7.5% | +13.8% |
| 2019 | -8.7% | +49.4% |
| 2018 | -17.2% | -421.2% |
| 2017 | -3.3% | -128.4% |
| 2016 | 11.6% | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 11.4% | +307.3% |
| 2014 | -5.5% | -89.7% |
| 2013 | -2.9% | +46.3% |
| 2012 | -5.4% | -22.7% |
| 2011 | -4.4% | -29.4% |
| 2010 | -3.4% | -1033.3% |
| 2009 | -0.3% | -142.9% |
| 2008 | 0.7% | -61.1% |
| 2007 | 1.8% | -37.9% |
| 2006 | 2.9% | +222.2% |
| 2005 | 0.9% | +228.6% |
| 2004 | -0.7% | -187.5% |
| 2003 | 0.8% | +119.5% |
| 2002 | -4.1% | +36.9% |
| 2001 | -6.5% | +25.3% |
| 2000 | -8.7% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -1.7% | +19.0% |
| 2027Forecast | -1.4% | +17.6% |
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