Equatorial Guinea—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #73 of 192
Latest Value
-3.0%
2027
YoY Change
-50.0%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#73
of 192 countries
Maximum
21.8%
2006
Minimum
-15.1%
2015
Last
-3.0%
Previous
-2.0%
Highest
21.8%
Lowest
-15.1%
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% | -50.0% |
| 2026 | -2.0% | -53.8% |
| 2025 | -1.3% | -116.7% |
| 2024 | -0.6% | -125.0% |
| 2023 | 2.4% | -79.5% |
| 2022 | 11.7% | +333.3% |
| 2021 | 2.7% | +250.0% |
| 2020 | -1.8% | -200.0% |
| 2019 | 1.8% | +260.0% |
| 2018 | 0.5% | +119.2% |
| 2017 | -2.6% | +76.1% |
| 2016 | -10.9% | +27.8% |
| 2015 | -15.1% | -101.3% |
| 2014 | -7.5% | -70.5% |
| 2013 | -4.4% | +38.9% |
| 2012 | -7.2% | -1000.0% |
| 2011 | 0.8% | +117.8% |
| 2010 | -4.5% | +30.8% |
| 2009 | -6.5% | -144.5% |
| 2008 | 14.6% | -15.1% |
| 2007 | 17.2% | -21.1% |
| 2006 | 21.8% | +17.8% |
| 2005 | 18.5% | +101.1% |
| 2004 | 9.2% | -8.0% |
| 2003 | 10.0% | -43.2% |
| 2002 | 17.6% | +18.1% |
| 2001 | 14.9% | +651.9% |
| 2000 | -2.7% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -2.0% | -53.8% |
| 2027Forecast | -3.0% | -50.0% |
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