United Kingdom—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #125 of 192
Latest Value
-3.0%
2027
YoY Change
+16.7%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#125
of 192 countries
Maximum
1.4%
2000
Minimum
-13.2%
2020
Last
-3.0%
Previous
-3.6%
Highest
1.4%
Lowest
-13.2%
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% | +16.7% |
| 2026 | -3.6% | +16.3% |
| 2025 | -4.3% | +24.6% |
| 2024 | -5.7% | +6.6% |
| 2023 | -6.1% | -32.6% |
| 2022 | -4.6% | +40.3% |
| 2021 | -7.7% | +41.7% |
| 2020 | -13.2% | -428.0% |
| 2019 | -2.5% | -8.7% |
| 2018 | -2.3% | +8.0% |
| 2017 | -2.5% | +24.2% |
| 2016 | -3.3% | +28.3% |
| 2015 | -4.6% | +16.4% |
| 2014 | -5.5% | -3.8% |
| 2013 | -5.3% | +28.4% |
| 2012 | -7.4% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | -7.4% | +19.6% |
| 2010 | -9.2% | +8.9% |
| 2009 | -10.1% | -98.0% |
| 2008 | -5.1% | -88.9% |
| 2007 | -2.7% | +3.6% |
| 2006 | -2.8% | +12.5% |
| 2005 | -3.2% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | -3.2% | +0.0% |
| 2003 | -3.2% | -60.0% |
| 2002 | -2.0% | -766.7% |
| 2001 | 0.3% | -78.6% |
| 2000 | 1.4% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -3.6% | +16.3% |
| 2027Forecast | -3.0% | +16.7% |
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