Algeria—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #187 of 192
Latest Value
-10.8%
2027
YoY Change
+11.5%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#187
of 192 countries
Maximum
12.9%
2006
Minimum
-13.9%
2015
Last
-10.8%
Previous
-12.2%
Highest
12.9%
Lowest
-13.9%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -10.8% | +11.5% |
| 2026 | -12.2% | -6.1% |
| 2025 | -11.5% | +16.7% |
| 2024 | -13.8% | -150.9% |
| 2023 | -5.5% | -83.3% |
| 2022 | -3.0% | +52.4% |
| 2021 | -6.3% | +40.0% |
| 2020 | -10.5% | -23.5% |
| 2019 | -8.5% | -37.1% |
| 2018 | -6.2% | +17.3% |
| 2017 | -7.5% | +36.4% |
| 2016 | -11.8% | +15.1% |
| 2015 | -13.9% | -95.8% |
| 2014 | -7.1% | -787.5% |
| 2013 | -0.8% | +80.0% |
| 2012 | -4.0% | -263.6% |
| 2011 | -1.1% | +15.4% |
| 2010 | -1.3% | +80.0% |
| 2009 | -6.5% | -183.3% |
| 2008 | 7.8% | +69.6% |
| 2007 | 4.6% | -64.3% |
| 2006 | 12.9% | +13.2% |
| 2005 | 11.4% | +78.1% |
| 2004 | 6.4% | -11.1% |
| 2003 | 7.2% | +3500.0% |
| 2002 | 0.2% | -93.8% |
| 2001 | 3.2% | -64.0% |
| 2000 | 8.9% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -12.2% | -6.1% |
| 2027Forecast | -10.8% | +11.5% |
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