Hong Kong SAR, China—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #112 of 192
Latest Value
-1.5%
2027
YoY Change
+53.1%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#112
of 192 countries
Maximum
7.3%
2007
Minimum
-9.2%
2020
Last
-1.5%
Previous
-3.2%
Highest
7.3%
Lowest
-9.2%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -1.5% | +53.1% |
| 2026 | -3.2% | +33.3% |
| 2025 | -4.8% | +17.2% |
| 2024 | -5.8% | -3.6% |
| 2023 | -5.6% | +15.2% |
| 2022 | -6.6% | |
| 2021 | 0.0% | +100.0% |
| 2020 | -9.2% | -1433.3% |
| 2019 | -0.6% | -126.1% |
| 2018 | 2.3% | -58.2% |
| 2017 | 5.5% | +25.0% |
| 2016 | 4.4% | +633.3% |
| 2015 | 0.6% | -83.3% |
| 2014 | 3.6% | +260.0% |
| 2013 | 1.0% | -67.7% |
| 2012 | 3.1% | -18.4% |
| 2011 | 3.8% | -7.3% |
| 2010 | 4.1% | +173.3% |
| 2009 | 1.5% | +650.0% |
| 2008 | 0.2% | -97.3% |
| 2007 | 7.3% | +82.5% |
| 2006 | 4.0% | +300.0% |
| 2005 | 1.0% | +433.3% |
| 2004 | -0.3% | +90.6% |
| 2003 | -3.2% | +33.3% |
| 2002 | -4.8% | +0.0% |
| 2001 | -4.8% | -700.0% |
| 2000 | -0.6% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -3.2% | +33.3% |
| 2027Forecast | -1.5% | +53.1% |
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