Egypt, Arab Rep.—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #185 of 192
Latest Value
-8.1%
2027
YoY Change
+24.3%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#185
of 192 countries
Maximum
1.3%
2000
Minimum
-12.4%
2025
Last
-8.1%
Previous
-10.7%
Highest
1.3%
Lowest
-12.4%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -8.1% | +24.3% |
| 2026 | -10.7% | +13.7% |
| 2025 | -12.4% | -74.6% |
| 2024 | -7.1% | -22.4% |
| 2023 | -5.8% | -1.8% |
| 2022 | -5.7% | +18.6% |
| 2021 | -7.0% | +6.7% |
| 2020 | -7.5% | +1.3% |
| 2019 | -7.6% | +15.6% |
| 2018 | -9.0% | +9.1% |
| 2017 | -9.9% | +16.1% |
| 2016 | -11.8% | -13.5% |
| 2015 | -10.4% | +2.8% |
| 2014 | -10.7% | +13.0% |
| 2013 | -12.3% | -29.5% |
| 2012 | -9.5% | +1.0% |
| 2011 | -9.6% | -29.7% |
| 2010 | -7.4% | -19.4% |
| 2009 | -6.2% | -3.3% |
| 2008 | -6.0% | -22.4% |
| 2007 | -4.9% | +33.8% |
| 2006 | -7.4% | -10.4% |
| 2005 | -6.7% | -15.5% |
| 2004 | -5.8% | -1.8% |
| 2003 | -5.7% | +16.2% |
| 2002 | -6.8% | -518.2% |
| 2001 | -1.1% | -184.6% |
| 2000 | 1.3% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -10.7% | +13.7% |
| 2027Forecast | -8.1% | +24.3% |
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