Liechtenstein—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #8 of 192
Latest Value
3.3%
2027
YoY Change
+3.1%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#8
of 192 countries
Maximum
7.4%
2020
Minimum
-2.5%
2012
CAGR
+3.2%
17 years
Last
3.3%
Previous
3.2%
Highest
7.4%
Lowest
-2.5%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.3% | +3.1% |
| 2026 | 3.2% | +10.3% |
| 2025 | 2.9% | -12.1% |
| 2024 | 3.3% | -25.0% |
| 2023 | 4.4% | +33.3% |
| 2022 | 3.3% | +37.5% |
| 2021 | 2.4% | -67.6% |
| 2020 | 7.4% | +105.6% |
| 2019 | 3.6% | +28.6% |
| 2018 | 2.8% | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 2.7% | -10.0% |
| 2016 | 3.0% | -16.7% |
| 2015 | 3.6% | +71.4% |
| 2014 | 2.1% | +275.0% |
| 2013 | -1.2% | +52.0% |
| 2012 | -2.5% | -225.0% |
| 2011 | 2.0% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 3.2% | +10.3% |
| 2027Forecast | 3.3% | +3.1% |
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