Lebanon—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #32 of 192
Latest Value
-0.2%
2024
YoY Change
+88.2%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#32
of 192 countries
Maximum
-0.2%
2024
Minimum
-23.9%
2000
Last
-0.2%
Previous
-1.7%
Highest
-0.2%
Lowest
-23.9%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.2% | +88.2% |
| 2023 | -1.7% | +78.2% |
| 2022 | -7.8% | -188.9% |
| 2021 | -2.7% | +63.5% |
| 2020 | -7.4% | +29.5% |
| 2019 | -10.5% | +7.1% |
| 2018 | -11.3% | -29.9% |
| 2017 | -8.7% | +2.2% |
| 2016 | -8.9% | -18.7% |
| 2015 | -7.5% | -21.0% |
| 2014 | -6.2% | +29.5% |
| 2013 | -8.8% | -4.8% |
| 2012 | -8.4% | -42.4% |
| 2011 | -5.9% | +21.3% |
| 2010 | -7.5% | +7.4% |
| 2009 | -8.1% | +18.2% |
| 2008 | -9.9% | +9.2% |
| 2007 | -10.9% | -2.8% |
| 2006 | -10.6% | -23.3% |
| 2005 | -8.6% | +12.2% |
| 2004 | -9.8% | +30.0% |
| 2003 | -14.0% | +13.6% |
| 2002 | -16.2% | +22.9% |
| 2001 | -21.0% | +12.1% |
| 2000 | -23.9% |
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