Gabon—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #176 of 192
Latest Value
-8.2%
2027
YoY Change
-13.9%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#176
of 192 countries
Maximum
11.1%
2000
Minimum
-8.2%
2027
Last
-8.2%
Previous
-7.2%
Highest
11.1%
Lowest
-8.2%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -8.2% | -13.9% |
| 2026 | -7.2% | -33.3% |
| 2025 | -5.4% | -42.1% |
| 2024 | -3.8% | -311.1% |
| 2023 | 1.8% | +300.0% |
| 2022 | -0.9% | +52.6% |
| 2021 | -1.9% | +13.6% |
| 2020 | -2.2% | -204.8% |
| 2019 | 2.1% | +1150.0% |
| 2018 | -0.2% | +88.2% |
| 2017 | -1.7% | +63.8% |
| 2016 | -4.7% | -327.3% |
| 2015 | -1.1% | -118.3% |
| 2014 | 6.0% | +293.5% |
| 2013 | -3.1% | -150.0% |
| 2012 | 6.2% | +342.9% |
| 2011 | 1.4% | -48.1% |
| 2010 | 2.7% | -60.3% |
| 2009 | 6.8% | -38.2% |
| 2008 | 11.0% | +35.8% |
| 2007 | 8.1% | -6.9% |
| 2006 | 8.7% | +8.7% |
| 2005 | 8.0% | +14.3% |
| 2004 | 7.0% | -10.3% |
| 2003 | 7.8% | +110.8% |
| 2002 | 3.7% | -9.8% |
| 2001 | 4.1% | -63.1% |
| 2000 | 11.1% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -7.2% | -33.3% |
| 2027Forecast | -8.2% | -13.9% |
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