Libya—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #47 of 192
Latest Value
-1.1%
2027
YoY Change
-10.0%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#47
of 192 countries
Maximum
30.4%
2005
Minimum
-30.5%
2014
Last
-1.1%
Previous
-1.0%
Highest
30.4%
Lowest
-30.5%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -1.1% | -10.0% |
| 2026 | -1.0% | +76.7% |
| 2025 | -4.3% | +82.9% |
| 2024 | -25.1% | -406.1% |
| 2023 | 8.2% | -65.3% |
| 2022 | 23.6% | +59.5% |
| 2021 | 14.8% | +166.4% |
| 2020 | -22.3% | -287.4% |
| 2019 | 11.9% | +26.6% |
| 2018 | 9.4% | +184.7% |
| 2017 | -11.1% | +62.1% |
| 2016 | -29.3% | -2.8% |
| 2015 | -28.5% | +6.6% |
| 2014 | -30.5% | -87.1% |
| 2013 | -16.3% | -166.3% |
| 2012 | 24.6% | +313.9% |
| 2011 | -11.5% | -200.0% |
| 2010 | 11.5% | +309.1% |
| 2009 | -5.5% | -119.9% |
| 2008 | 27.7% | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 28.4% | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 29.1% | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 30.4% | +169.0% |
| 2004 | 11.3% | +82.3% |
| 2003 | 6.2% | -11.4% |
| 2002 | 7.0% | +6900.0% |
| 2001 | 0.1% | -99.3% |
| 2000 | 13.6% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -1.0% | +76.7% |
| 2027Forecast | -1.1% | -10.0% |
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